§ 22-3-2102 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Historical monument" means a statue, memorial, gravestone plate, plaque, or historic flag display that is located: (i) On public property and was installed, erected for, or named or dedicated in honor of a historical person, historical event, public service organization, firefighter, police officer, military organization, or military unit, including without limitation: (a) The French and Indian War; (b) The American Revolution; (c) The War of 1812; (d) The Mexican-American War; (e) The American Civil War; (f) The Spanish-American War; (g) The Mexican Border War; (h) World War I; (i) World War II; (j) The Korean conflict; (k) The Vietnam War; (l) Operation Urgent Fury; (m) Operation El Dorado Canyon; (n) Operation Just Cause; (o) The Gulf War; (p) Operation Enduring Freedom; and (q) Operation Iraqi Freedom; (ii) On public property and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or (iii) In a veterans' cemetery. (B) "Historical monument" does not include: (i) A temporary exhibit; (ii) A temporary structure; (iii) A street sign; or (iv) Public property of the State Highway Commission; (2) "Memorial" means an identifiable place that is set aside for the purpose of preserving the memory of a historical person, historical event, public service organization, firefighter, police officer, military organization, or military unit; (3) "Person" means an individual or entity; (4) "Public property" means all real or personal property owned or leased by the state, a county, a municipality, or any other entity or subdivision of the state, a county, or a municipal entity that is created by an act of the General Assembly to perform a public function; and (5) "State Capitol" means the land, parking areas, and streets surrounding the State Capitol Building, the Capitol Hill Apartments building, the Grounds Operations shop, and other land that is maintained by the Secretary of State.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2021, No. 1003,§ 1, eff. 4/28/2021.