Section 1038.

All money deposited with the home for a veteran shall be paid to him or her on demand, upon his or her discharge or voluntary departure from the home. If the money is not so demanded at the time of his or her discharge or departure or within a period of two years thereafter, if the amount does not exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000), or within a period of five years thereafter, if the amount exceeds three thousand dollars ($3,000) either by the veteran, or, in the event of the veteran's death after his or her discharge or departure, by the veteran's heirs, devisees, legatees, or qualified executor or administrator of his or her estate, the money shall be paid to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 465, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2003.)