California · Government Code
GOV §32335: Upon the death before retirement of any member for any cause other than an injury received during the performance of his duty or sickness caused by the discharge of such duty, the system shall pay to
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Upon the death before retirement of any member for any cause other than an injury received during the performance of his duty or sickness caused by the discharge of such duty, the system shall pay to his legal representative, all his contribution to the fund and one-half of all interest credited to his account.
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