§ 50883 Pension Termination Conditions

Government Code·California

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•If you get convicted of a serious crime, you lose your pension.
•If you become a habitual drunkard, you lose your pension.
•If you move out of the state, you lose your pension.
•If you don't show up for required check-ins or duties without a good excuse, you lose your pension.

Example

A retired firefighter moves to another state to live with family.

Because they no longer live in the state, their pension payments will stop.

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§ 50883 Pension Termination Conditions

Upon the occurrence of any of the following events, the payment of a pension or benefit to the recipient shall cease. The recipient is: (a) Convicted of a felony. (b) Becomes a habitual drunkard. (c) Becomes a nonresident of this State. (d) Fails to report for examination for duty unless excused by the board. (e) Disobeys the requirements of the board as to the examination or duty. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 81.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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felony duty benefit port pension examination occurrence

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50883.

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