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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 1§ 31908 Retirement Beneficiary Definition

§ 31908 Retirement Beneficiary Definition

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§ 31908 Retirement Beneficiary Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'beneficiary' is someone who gets money or help from a retirement plan.
  • •This can be a pension or any other benefit from the retirement system.
  • •The law was added a long time ago, in 1947.

Example

Your grandpa gets a monthly check after he retires from his job.

Your grandpa is a 'beneficiary' because he gets money from his retirement plan.

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§ 31908 Retirement Beneficiary Definition

“Beneficiary” means any person in receipt of a pension, or other benefit provided by the retirement system. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

retirementbeneficiarybenefitspension

Related Statutes

  • § 31901 Public Employee Retirement Benefits
  • § 31907 Active Retirement System Members
  • § 31913 Peace Officer Pension Protections
  • § 31911 County Peace Officers Retirement Fund
  • § 50807 Police Firefighter Benefit Funds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31908.
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