New Jersey § 43:10-18

§ 43:10-18.

From and after January 1, 1949, any employee who is or becomes a member of this retirement

system may not withdraw therefrom and shall not be entitled to a refund of any moneys

theretofore and thereafter deducted from his salary hereunder; provided, however

that any employee who separates from the county service through his discharge, resignation,

or for any reasons other than retirement, shall be entitled to a refund of all moneys

theretofore deducted from his salary for the retirement system established hereunder;

and provided further, that where the service of an employee is terminated by death

of the employee, if such employee leaves no widow, widower, or children under 18 years

of age all moneys theretofore deducted from his salary for the retirement system established

hereunder shall be paid, to the person designated by the employee or in the absence

of any designation, to the estate of the deceased employee.