California § 21002 - A member who returns to active state service following an employer-approved leave
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21002 — A member who returns to active state service following an employer-approved leave, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21002. A member who returns to active state service following an employer-approved leave
A member who returns to active state service following an employer-approved leave of absence because of his or her serious illness or injury may elect to receive service credit for that period of uncompensated absence at any time prior to retirement by making contributions as specified in Sections 21050 and 21052. The purchase of additional service credit pursuant to this section shall not reduce the amount of service credit that the member is eligible to purchase pursuant to this chapter. A member may purchase service credit pursuant to this section for a leave of absence that occurred either before or after the effective date of these provisions.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21002
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21002 cover?
Section 21002 ("A member who returns to active state service following an employer-approved leave") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 21002?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 21002 apply to my situation?
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