KRS 75.410: Program for recognition and certification of volunteer fire department --

Authority for administrative regulations.

(1) The commission shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with

KRS Chapter 13A to create a program for recognition an d annual certification of

volunteer fire departments. The criteria for recognition and certification shall be

consistent with the provisions of KRS 95A.262.

(2) In order to be recognized and certified, a volunteer fire department shall be

organized pursuant to KRS 75.010, KRS 67.083, KRS Chapter 95, or KRS Chapter

273.

(3) Volunteer fire departments existing on July 15, 1994, which are receiving volunteer

fire department aid pursuant to KRS 95A.262(2) shall have until July 1, 1995, to

comply with regulation s promulgated pursuant to subsection (1) of this section in

order for their aid to continue. Volunteer fire departments created after July 15,

1994, shall comply with the criteria of these regulations in a manner consistent with

the time requirements specified in KRS 95A.262(2).