California · Government Code
GOV §31855.5: Upon the death of a member prior to retirement who was a member continuously for not less than 18 months immediately prior to the member’s death, the member’s surviving spouse shall be paid a monthly
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Upon the death of a member prior to retirement who was a member continuously for not less than 18 months immediately prior to the member’s death, the member’s surviving spouse shall be paid a monthly survivor’s allowance equal to the sum, based upon the appropriate factual circumstances, specified in Section 31855.8 or 31855.12.
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