§ 8122. — 8122. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 774, Sec. 1.)

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
“Veteran” means a living or deceased person who meets all of the following conditions:
(1)
Either served in the active military or naval service of the United States during a war in which the United States was engaged, or served in active duty in a force of any organized state militia, not including the inactive National Guard and not including the California National Guard when in an inactive, full-time status.
(2)
Was released from the service otherwise than by dishonorable discharge or was
furloughed to the reserve.
(b)
“Veteran’s commemorative property” means any monument, headstone, marker, memorial, plaque, statue, vase, urn, flagholder, badge, or shield that meets all of the following conditions:
(1)
Identifies or commemorates any veteran or group of veterans, including, but not limited to, any veterans’ organization or any military unit, company, battalion, or division.
(2)
Is located in any cemetery.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 774, Sec. 1. (AB 1225) Effective January 1, 2013.