Government Code section 31486.7

Notwithstanding any other provisions, upon the death of a member before retirement while in service, the designated beneficiary shall receive a death benefit equal to one month’s final compensation as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 31486.1 for each year of service completed up to a maximum of six months.

Source: Section 31486.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=31486.7. (accessed May 9, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 31486.7’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_31486.7

Original Source: Section 31486.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=31486.7. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).