HRS § 88-131 - Definitions

E. Special Benefits for Members in Military Service As used in sections 88-131 to 88-142: "Service in the armed forces": active service (1) in military service, as defined in section 88-132, or (2) in any other essential war service covered by the Servicemen's Act. "Service member": a member of the system who is entitled to the benefits provided by the Servicemen's Act. "Servicemen's Act": includes section 88-132 and any other act extending benefits similar to those of the section to other classes of persons in essential war services. [L 1951, c 262, pt of §3; RL 1955, §6-110; HRS §88-121; am L 1969, c 110, pt of §1] Revision Note Definitions rearranged.