As used in this chapter:

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

2. (2) "Discharge document" means a document received by a service member upon separation from military service, including:

   1. (a) a DD 214, United States Department of Defense Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty;
   2. (b) a DD 256, United States Department of Defense Honorable Discharge Certificate;
   3. (c) a DD 257, United States General Discharge Certificate; or
   4. (d) an NGB 22, Utah National Guard Certificate of Release or Discharge.
3. (3) "Preference eligible" means the same as that term is defined in Section 71A-2-101.
4. (4) "Private employer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63G-12-102.
5. (5) "Service member" means a currently serving member of the armed forces.
6. (6) "Veteran" means the same as that term is defined in Section 68-3-12.5.

Amended by Chapter 44, 2023 General Session