Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a spouse or registered domestic partner who is not an alternate payee, as defined in Section 414(p)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.) shall not receive a distribution until the member separates from employment.

(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 418, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2006.)