If a spouse refuses to sign an application, as set forth in Section 22453, the member may bring an action in court to enforce the spousal signature requirement or to waive the spousal signature requirement. Either party may bring an action pursuant to § 1101 of the Family Code to determine the rights of the party.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 97. Effective January 1, 1997.)