California § 50879 - Upon satisfactory proof that a member has lost his or her life in the performance
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 50879 — Upon satisfactory proof that a member has lost his or her life in the performance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50879. Upon satisfactory proof that a member has lost his or her life in the performance
Upon satisfactory proof that a member has lost his or her life in the performance of his or her duty, leaving a surviving spouse or children under age 16, the board shall order an annual pension of one-third the annual salary attached to the rank he or she held at his or her death paid to the spouse during his or her life. If there is no surviving spouse, the pension shall be paid to the children until they attain age 16.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 50879
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 50879 cover?
Section 50879 ("Upon satisfactory proof that a member has lost his or her life in the performance") 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 § 50879?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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