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urn: urn:us-la:rs:11:1325
citation: "R.S. 11:1325"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 11 › Subtitle II › Chapter 4 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1980, number: 380, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Guaranteed return of accumulated contributions

Each member or retiree shall be guaranteed the refund or return of an amount equal to his accumulated contributions either in a monthly benefit or a lump sum refund, or both, paid to his surviving spouse or estate. The provisions of this Section shall not have any retroactive effect with respect to withdrawals made prior to September 12, 1980.