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urn: urn:us-la:rs:11:476
citation: "R.S. 11:476"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 11 › Subtitle II › Chapter 1 › Part IV › Subpart C"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1972, number: 135, section: 1, effective_date: 1972-07-26, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1976, number: 239, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 1995, number: 587, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 1997, number: 1109, section: 1, effective_date: 1997-07-14, role: amendment }
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# Payment to named beneficiary in lieu of survivor's benefits; effect

A. The accumulated contributions of a deceased member shall be paid in a lump sum refund to his named beneficiary or estate if no survivor's benefits are payable.

B. Payment of accumulated contributions shall be made only upon receipt of the deceased member's death certificate. Said payment to the named beneficiary or the estate cancels all liability of the system to the deceased member, his named beneficiary, or his estate.