RSA 275-G:1: Definitions.

In this chapter:

I. "Private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity with one or more employees. It does not include the state, a subdivision of the state, or a public institution of higher education.

II. "Veteran" means a person who served on active duty in the armed forces and was discharged or released with an honorable discharge.

III. "Veterans' preference employment policy" means a private employer's policy for hiring or promoting a veteran, an eligible service member, or a military spouse over another qualified applicant or employee.

IV. "Eligible service member" means a service member on active duty.

V. "Active duty" shall have the same meaning as RSA 21:50, III.

VI. "Military spouse" shall have the same meaning as RSA 21:50, V.