42.002 Definitions.

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)