Section 47-14-79. Death benefit paid to designated beneficiary of member who dies in service

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A death benefit in the amount of $5,000.00 shall be paid to the designated beneficiary of any member who dies in service. In the absence of a designated beneficiary, such amount shall be paid to the deceased member's estate. For members eligible for a surviving spouse's benefit, such amount shall be in addition to the benefit provided pursuant to Code Section 47-14-72.

Code 1981, § 47-14-79, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 421, § 2/HB 486.

                    
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