Iowa Code 29A.90 – Definitions
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As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Dependent” means the spouse and children of a service member or any other person dependent upon the service member for support.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 29A.90
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- National guard duty: includes but is not limited to full-time national guard duty and inactive duty training and annual training. See Iowa Code 29A.1
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
- State active duty: means duty authorized and performed under section 29A. See Iowa Code 29A.1
2. “Interest” includes service charges, renewal charges, fees, or any other charges in respect to any obligation or liability.
3. “Military service” means full-time national guard duty or state active duty, as defined in section 29A.1, for a period of at least thirty consecutive days, commencing on or after April 12, 2012.
4. “Service member” means a member of the military forces of the state performing military service.