Withdrawal of pension—Grounds.

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Whenever any person who shall have received any benefit from said fund shall be convicted of any felony, or shall become an habitual drunkard, or shall fail to report himself or herself for examination for duty as required herein, unless excused by the board, or shall disobey the requirements of said board then such board shall order and direct that such pension or allowance that may have been granted to such person shall immediately cease, and such person shall receive no further pension or allowance or benefit under this chapter, but in lieu thereof the said pension or allowance or benefit may, at the discretion of the board, be paid to those immediately dependent upon him or her, or to his or her legally appointed guardian.

[ 2012 c 117 § 30; 1937 c 24 § 5; 1909 c 39 § 10; RRS § 9588.]

NOTES:

Reviser's note: As to the constitutionality of this section, see Leonard v. Seattle, 81 Wn.2d 479, 503 P.2d 741 (1972).

Construction—Severability—1937 c 24: See notes following RCW 41.20.090.


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