Ohio § 5505.21
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5505.21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5505.21.
Should a member or former member of the state highway patrol retirement system die
and no pension becomes payable from funds of the system on account of the member's
or former member's employment with the patrol, the member's or former member's accumulated
contributions, less interest, standing to the member's or former member's credit in
the employees' savings fund at the time of death shall be paid to the beneficiary
or beneficiaries the member or former member has nominated by written designation
duly executed and filed with the state highway patrol retirement board. A member or former member may designate an individual or a trust as a beneficiary. If there is no designated beneficiary surviving the member or former member, the
member's or former member's accumulated contributions shall be paid according to the
state law of descent and distribution; provided that, if the member's or former member's
accumulated contributions are not claimed by an eligible person or by the estate of
the deceased member or former member within seven years, they shall be transferred
to the income fund of the system and after that shall be paid from that fund to such
person or estate upon application to the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5505.21
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5505.21 cover?
Section 5505.21 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 5505.21?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5505.21" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5505.21 apply to my situation?
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