Montana § 19-18-502 - Refund Of Firefighter's Contribution
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-18-502 — Refund Of Firefighter's Contribution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-18-502. Refund Of Firefighter's Contribution
Refund of firefighter's contribution. A firefighter is entitled to a refund, in a lump sum and without interest, of all monthly contributions to the fund, within 60 days after permanent separation from service in the fire department, except for separation by reason of retirement, death, or disability that would otherwise qualify the firefighter or the firefighter's surviving spouse or children to receive benefits or an allowance from the association. A firefighter who is eligible to receive a partial service pension under 19-18-603 may either elect to take the refund provided for in this section or elect to receive the partial pension.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-18-502 cover?
Section 19-18-502 ("Refund Of Firefighter's Contribution") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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