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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title V. Military Affairs and Police § 42.002. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-v-military-affairs-and-police/mo-rev-st-42-002/
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