If, in the opinion of the board, the disability is due to intemperate use of alcoholic liquor or drugs, wilful misconduct, or violation of law on the part of the member, and his annuity is less than two hundred forty dollars ($240) a year, the board may pay the member his accumulated contributions in one lump sum in lieu of his annuity.

(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 31728

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
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