Section 42.002

Title V MILITARY AFFAIRS AND POLICE

Chapter 42

Effective - 28 Aug 1989   

  42.002.  Definitions. — As used in sections 42.002 to 42.135 and section 143.1001 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:

  (1)  "Commission", the Missouri veterans' commission created by section 42.007;

  (2)  "Executive director", the executive director of the Missouri veterans' commission, or his designee, under section 42.012;

  (3)  "Missouri veterans' cemeteries", the property and facilities established and maintained pursuant to section 42.012;

  (4)  "Missouri veterans' homes", the facilities established and maintained pursuant to section 42.100;

  (5)  "Veteran", any person defined as a veteran by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs or its successor agency.

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(L. 1989 H.B. 850)