If the membership of a member is terminated, except by death or retirement pursuant to this chapter, he or she shall be paid forthwith all of his or her accumulated contributions.
Gov. Code § 9357.3 — under California Gov. Code.
Gov. Code § 9357.3
If the membership of a member is terminated, except by death or retirement pursuant to this chapter, he or she shall be paid forthwith all of his or her accumulated contributions.