Accredited representatives of the following organizations are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(1) the department;
(2) American Legion;
(3) Veterans of Foreign Wars;
(4) Disabled American Veterans;
(5) Vietnam Veterans of America;
(6) American Veterans (AMVET);
(7) Military Order of the Purple Heart; and
(8) other VA recognized service organizations or individuals as determined by the executive director.