42.002. Definitions. - Missouri Statutes

Definitions.

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

(1) "Commission", the Missouri veterans' commission created by section42.007;

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

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

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

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

(L. 1989 H.B. 850)