19-18-502. Refund of firefighter's contribution. A firefighter is entitled to a refund, in a lump sum and without interest, of all his monthly contributions to the fund, within 60 days after his permanent separation from service in the fire department, except for separation by reason of retirement, death, or disability which would otherwise qualify him or his surviving spouse or children to receive benefits or an allowance from the association. A firefighter who is eligible to receive a partial service pension under 19-18-603 may either elect to take the refund provided for in this section or elect to receive the partial pension.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 71, L. 1907; Sec. 3335, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 5118, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 58, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 5118, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 43, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 535, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 157, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 484, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 489, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-1911(2); Sec. , MCA 1991; redes. by Code Commissioner, 1993.