(1) Any veteran who has been a prisoner of war, was honorably discharged from the military forces, and is a resident of this state is exempt from camping fees in parks or campgrounds owned or operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(2) To claim the exemption provided for by subsection (1) of this section, a veteran shall forward:
(a) A copy of his separation form from military service; or (b) A letter from one (1) of the military forces or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and (c) Written proof of residence to the Department of Parks. The department shall mail a card to the veteran certifying that he is exempt from the fees specified in subsection (1) of this section. Effective:June 29, 2017