Notwithstanding ORS § 238A.115, a deceased member of the Public Employees Retirement System shall be considered vested for all purposes under the pension program if:

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(1) At the time of death the member was an active member of the system;

(2) The employer of the member certifies to the Public Employees Retirement Board that the member was killed in the course and scope of the member’s employment; and

(3) At the time of death the member was not otherwise vested in the pension program under ORS § 238A.115. [2013 c.589 § 2]

238A.117 was added to and made a part of ORS Chapter 238A by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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