§ 36-9-22

If any member becomes a beneficiary, dies, or receives a refund of contributions, he or she shall thereupon cease to be a member, subject, however, to the provisions of § 36-10-8 in regard to reinstatement of membership in the case of a member who has received a refund and who has subsequently reentered the service of the state. History of Section.P.L. 1936, ch. 2334, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 18, § 7; P.L. 1947, ch. 1971, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 36-9-22.