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.