1. (a) In addition to complying with applicable requirements in AS 28. 10 and this chapter, an individual applying for a special request Lao veteran plate must present one of the following:

   1. (1) an original document issued by the armed forces of the United States during the period set out in AS 28.10.181(cc) showing membership in a service with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces in Laos;
   2. (2) an affidavit (from the individual's superior officer or non-commissioned officer verifying service as described in (1) of this subsection;

   3. (3) an affidavit from another individual who

      1. (A) also served in a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces as described in (1) of this subsection; and
      2. (B) verifies service by the applying individual as described in (1) of this subsection;

   4. (4) an affidavit from another individual who

      1. (A) is a family member of another individual who also served in a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces as described in (1) of this subsection; and
      2. (B) has personal knowledge of service by the applying individual as described in (1) of this subsection;
   5. (5) a signed United States Congressional Commendation for Vietnam War Service in Laos;
   6. (6) a commendation issued by the former government of South Vietnam;
   7. (7) a record of pay from the period set out in AS 28.10.181(cc) supporting service as described in (1) of this subsection;
   8. (8) an identification card from the Lao Veterans of America, Inc., SGU Veterans and Families of U.S.A., Inc. or another organization that requires documentation of service satisfactory to the department.
2. (b) The applicant must be a registered owner of the motor vehicle and the vehicle must be currently registered in this state.

(Eff. 10/10/2014, Register 212)

Authority: AS 28.05.011, AS 28.10.021, AS 28.10.181