New Jersey § 43:16a-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:16a-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:16a-9.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph b. of subsection (2) of section 9 of P.L.1944,
c. 255 ( C.43:16A-9 ) to the contrary, a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System with at
least 15 years of creditable service who becomes incapacitated as a result of alpha1-antitrypsin
deficiency and dies prior to applying for ordinary disability retirement, shall be
deemed to be retired as of the date of the member's death if, on or before the 60th
day following that date of death or the effective date of this act, whichever is later,
the surviving beneficiary makes that request in writing to the board. Upon approval by the board, the request shall become irrevocable, and the survivors
of the member shall receive all benefits due to survivors of an ordinary disability
retiree of the retirement system; provided, however, that the surviving beneficiary
repays to the retirement system the member's aggregate contributions at the time of
death which the surviving beneficiary received pursuant to the provisions of subsection
(1) of section 9 of P.L.1944, c. 255 ( C.43:16A-9 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:16a-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:16a-9 cover?
Section 43:16a-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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