(1) The commission shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to create a program for recognition and 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 regulations 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).