§18551. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]1. Designated beneficiary. 'Designated beneficiary' means the beneficiary designated under section 18552. [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2. Qualifying member. 'Qualifying member' means a member in service or a former member who is receiving a disability retirement benefit. Beginning July 1, 1993, for purposes of section 18553, subsection 1, 'qualifying member' also means a member not in service. For purposes of section 18553, subsection 5-B, 'qualifying member' also means a member not in service who has qualified for a service retirement benefit. [PL 1991, c. 469, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 469, §4 (AMD).
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