As used in this chapter:

(1)  “Department” means the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, created in Section 71A-1-201.

Terms Used In Utah Code 34-50-102

  • Armed forces: means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Department: means the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, created in Section 71A-1-201. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • Service member: means a currently serving member of the armed forces. See Utah Code 34-50-102
  • United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2)  “Discharge document” means a document received by a service member upon separation from military service, including:

(a)  a DD 214, United States Department of Defense Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty;

(b)  a DD 256, United States Department of Defense Honorable Discharge Certificate;

(c)  a DD 257, United States General Discharge Certificate; or

(d)  an NGB 22, Utah National Guard Certificate of Release or Discharge.

(3)  “Preference eligible” means the same as that term is defined in Section 71A-2-101.

(4)  “Private employer” means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-12-102.

(5)  “Service member” means a currently serving member of the armed forces.

(6)  “Veteran” means the same as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12.5.

Amended by Chapter 44, 2023 General Session