Vermont § 5061a - Accidental and occupationally-related death benefit
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5061a — Accidental and occupationally-related death benefit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5061a. Accidental and occupationally-related death benefit
- If the Retirement Board shall find on the basis of such evidence as may come before
it that a Group D member in service died prior to retirement under the System as the
natural and proximate result of an accident occurring at a definite time and place
during the course of the member’s performance of duty as an employee, and that such
accident was not the result of the member’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct,
a retirement allowance shall be paid the member’s dependent beneficiary during the
beneficiary’s life
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5061a
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5061a cover?
Section 5061a ("Accidental and occupationally-related death benefit") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 5061a?
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