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§ 6656 — Vested right to pension

Delaware § 6656
JurisdictionDelaware
Title16
PartSafety
Ch. 66ADelaware Volunteer Firemen’s Pension Plan

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 16, § 6656 (2026).

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(a)A member who has 10 years of credited service shall have a vested right to a pension.
(b)A member’s vested right shall be forfeited upon the member’s application for a refund of the member’s accumulated contributions, and the member’s membership shall be cancelled.

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Legislative History

65 Del. Laws, c. 269, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1

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