Louisiana § RS 24:36.1 - Computation of benefits; widows presently drawing benefits
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:36.1 — Computation of benefits; widows presently drawing benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 24:36.1. Computation of benefits; widows presently drawing benefits
On and after July 17, 1964, any person drawing retirement benefits under the provisions of R.S. 24:36, as said Section was amended by Act No. 6 of 1963, shall be paid retirement benefits in an amount which shall be determined and computed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 24:36 as amended by Act 386 of the 1964 Regular Session; provided that widows of deceased members of the Legislature who are presently drawing benefits shall continue to draw retirement benefits as was provided by Act No. 6 of 1963; and such persons shall be entitled to a refund of any contributions paid by him, under the provisions of R.S. 24:36 as amended by Act No. 6 of 1963, in excess of the amounts required to be paid by any such person as contributions prior to the passage of Act No. 6 of 1963.
Acts 1964, No. 386, §2, emerg. eff. July 17, 1964.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 24:36.1 ("Computation of benefits; widows presently drawing benefits") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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