California § 31458.3 - A member

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31458.3 — A member, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31458.3. A member

(a) A member’s ex-spouse who is receiving or is entitled to receive payments from the system, including a portion of the surviving spouse’s allowance, pursuant to an order of the court dividing the community property interest in the member’s retirement allowance may designate one or more beneficiaries who shall receive those payments following the death of the ex-spouse. If there is no designated beneficiary, payment shall be made to the estate of the ex-spouse. Those payments shall terminate upon the death of the member or the surviving spouse. (b) This section applies only to a county of the first class, as defined by Section 28020, as amended by Chapter 1204 of the Statutes of 1971, and Section 28022, as amended by Chapter 43 of the Statutes of 1961.

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31458.3

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31458.3 cover?

Section 31458.3 ("A member") 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 § 31458.3?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 31458.3" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 31458.3 apply to my situation?

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