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California Code, Government Code - GOV § 31720.1

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Notwithstanding Section 31720, any member covered under Section 31751 who is permanently incapacitated shall be retired for disability regardless of age if, and only if:

(a) The member's incapacity is substantially caused by injury or disease arising out of and in the course of the member's employment, or

(b) The member has completed a total of 10 years of service.

“Permanently incapacitated,” for the purpose of this section, means that the member is unable permanently to engage in any substantial gainful employment.

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