All references to “spouse,” “surviving spouse,” or “marriage” in this part apply equally to a domestic partner or domestic partnership, as defined in Section 297 of the Family Code, and all rights and responsibilities granted to a spouse or surviving spouse shall be granted equally to a domestic partner to the extent provided by Section 297.5 of the Family Code.
Cal. Gov. Code § 20065.5
Definitions
Known as the Public Employees’ Retirement Law
The act spans §§ 20000–21716 (1,037 sections).
Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 833, Sec. 2
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.