California § 31551 - The persons expressly declared to be ineligible to membership by this article sha
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 31551 — The persons expressly declared to be ineligible to membership by this article sha, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31551. The persons expressly declared to be ineligible to membership by this article sha
The persons expressly declared to be ineligible to membership by this article shall not become members of the retirement association, and, except as expressly excluded, the persons enumerated in this article or the California Public Employeesâ Pension Reform Act of 2013 shall become members of the association. Persons employed as participants in a program of, and whose wages are paid in whole or in part by federal funds in accordance with, the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-203), as amended, are excluded from membership. This exclusion shall not apply to active fire suppression personnel who are safety members pursuant to Sections 31469.3 and 31470.4.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 31551
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 31551 cover?
Section 31551 ("The persons expressly declared to be ineligible to membership by this article sha") 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 § 31551?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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