§ 73-1239 — Same; award; rules and regulations; applications

The Vietnam war era medallion, medal and a certificate shall be awarded regardless of whether or not such veteran served within the United States or in a foreign country. The medallion, medal and the certificate shall be awarded regardless of whether or not such veteran was under 18 years of age at the time of entry into active service. For purposes of this section, "veteran" means a person who served in the active military, naval, air or space service and who was discharged under an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. The director of the Kansas office of veterans services shall administer the program and adopt all rules and regulations necessary to administer the program. The agency shall determine as expeditiously as possible the persons who are entitled to a Vietnam war era medallion, medal and a certificate and distribute the medallions, medals and the certificates. Applications for the Vietnam war era medallion, medal and the certificate shall be filed with the director of the Kansas office of veterans services on forms prescribed and furnished by the director of the Kansas office of veterans services. The deputy director of veteran services shall approve all applications that are in order, and shall cause a Vietnam war era medallion, medal and a certificate to be prepared for each approved veteran in the form approved by the director of the Kansas office of veterans services. The deputy director of veteran services shall review applications for the Vietnam war era medallion, medal and a certificate to ensure recipients are enrolled for eligible federal benefits.

Legislative History

L. 2009, ch. 62, § 2; L. 2014, ch. 83, § 29; L. 2014, ch. 129, § 4; L. 2024, ch. 84, § 41; L. 2024, ch. 104, § 7; July 1.