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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 4§ 31563 Public Service Forfeiture Rules

§ 31563 Public Service Forfeiture Rules

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§ 31563 Public Service Forfeiture Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If a public worker or elected official breaks certain rules, they lose their job benefits for that time.
  • •This applies to people who work for the government or are elected officials.
  • •The rules they break are listed in other sections (7522.70, 7522.72, and 7522.74).

Example

A city mayor takes bribes to give contracts to his friends.

If the mayor is caught and punished under the rules mentioned, he loses his job benefits for the time he was doing wrong things.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31563 Public Service Forfeiture Rules

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person ceases to be a member for any portion of his or her service as an elected public officer or as a public employee that is forfeited pursuant to Sections 7522.70, 7522.72, and 7522.74. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 741, Sec. 3. (AB 2474) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

benefitsemployeeportfineif someonemembership

Related Statutes

  • § 31482.5 Public Retirement Service Credit
  • § 31511.10 Retirement Plan Administrator Duties
  • § 31557.3 Retirement System Membership Continuity
  • § 31574 Sewer District Retirement Transfer
  • § 31752 County Pension Contribution Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31563.
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