Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 11, § 3663. Benefits under prior pension laws

The pension system of the police department in effect prior to 12 o'clock noon, July 28, 1948, shall be carried over into the administration of the board created under this Sub-part. The board shall assume the obligation of all pensions or other compensation due and payable to members of the police department under pension laws existing prior to that date. All widows, children under the age of sixteen, or widowed mothers referred to in R.S. 11:3645 who are receiving benefits under laws existing prior to that date shall, from that date, be entitled to the benefits provided in R.S. 11:3645.