California Code, Government Code - GOV § 20737

The account of a member who elects to be subject to Section 21076or 21076.5 shall be paid current year interest through the effective date of that election for service rendered as a state miscellaneous or state industrial member. Interest subsequent to the effective date of that election shall accrue at a rate determined by the board. The member shall not receive his or her accumulated contributions plus interest until the time of retirement or upon request after permanent separation from state service. Interest shall be paid through the day prior to retirement or through the date on which the claim is filed with the Controller. This section does not apply to a member who elects to be subject to Section 21077.