12. A Member who is defeated in an election, or who serves out a term as Member but is not a candidate in the next election, is entitled to a transition allowance.
A Member who resigns during his term of office is also entitled to a transition allowance on condition that his resignation is due to a serious family matter or to a major health issue affecting him or a member of his immediate family.
1982, c. 66, s. 12; 2015, c. 33, s. 1.