Missouri Laws 42.002 – Definitions
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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;
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 42.002
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- United States: includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(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.