A permanent, probationary, or exempt employee who resigns from state service for the purpose of entering the recognized military service and begins active duty and returns to state service within the same time limits and conditions as provided in Section 19780 shall be reinstated to his or her former position. The employee shall not receive the rights and benefits provided under Sections 19775, 19775.1, and 19775.3.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 381, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1994.)