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§ 47-14-79 — Death benefit paid to designated beneficiary of member who dies in service

Georgia § 47-14-79
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O.C.G.A. § 47-14-79 (2026).

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A death benefit in the amount of $5,000.00 shall be paid to the designated beneficiary of any member who dies in service. In the absence of a designated beneficiary, such amount shall be paid to the deceased member's estate. For members eligible for a surviving spouse's benefit, such amount shall be in addition to the benefit provided pursuant to Code Section 47-14-72 .

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Legislative History

Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 453,§ 2, eff.

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