Mo. Rev. Stat. § 42.002

Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session

Section 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.

§ 42.002, RSMo

L. 1989 H.B. 850