{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"22970.84","citation":"Gov. Code, § 22970.84","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL [18000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5"},{"name":"PART 8. SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM [22970. - 22970.89.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11. Eligibility for Distribution [22970.80. - 22970.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-8/chapter-11"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 307, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2000.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Any participant who is entitled to a distribution may elect to receive the distribution in either of the following forms:</p><p>(1) A single lump sum payment.</p><p>(2) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the participant.</p><p>(b) Any beneficiary who is entitled to a distribution may elect to receive the distribution in either of the following forms:</p><p>(1) A single lump sum payment.</p><p>(2) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the beneficiary.</p>","text":"(a) Any participant who is entitled to a distribution may elect to receive the distribution in either of the following forms: (1) A single lump sum payment. (2) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the participant. (b) Any beneficiary who is entitled to a distribution may elect to receive the distribution in either of the following forms: (1) A single lump sum payment. (2) Substantially level installment payments for a period of years that extends no longer than the life expectancy of the beneficiary.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/eligibility-for-distribution-22970-84","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}