California § 50951 - This chapter establishes the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award Syste

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§ 50951. This chapter establishes the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award Syste

(a) This chapter establishes the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award System and may be cited as the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award Act. (b) Notwithstanding any other contrary law, enrollment for an award shall not be construed as a retirement, the receipt of an award shall not be construed as the receipt of a retirement allowance or benefit, and service credited under the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award System shall not be construed as service credited to a retirement system for purposes of duplicating service credit or benefits in other public retirement systems.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 50951

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 50951 cover?

Section 50951 ("This chapter establishes the Volunteer Firefighters Length of Service Award Syste") 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 § 50951?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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