Mo. Rev. Stat. § 42.002

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42.002 Definitions.

Official statutory text

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.

(L. 1989 H.B. 850)

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