(a) A park and recreation motor vehicle permit shall not be required to enter any state park, or other area requiring a motor vehicle permit, if the vehicle is used for the purpose of:
- (1) reporting on newsworthy occurrences by members of the news media; or
- (2) other reporting efforts by members of the news media intended to inform and educate the public.
- (b) Each motor vehicle used by members of the news media for purposes as established by sections (a)(1) and (a)(2) shall display a media pass issued by the department.
- (c) Media passes shall be available upon application to the department and shall be issued at no cost.
- (d) A park and recreation motor vehicle permit shall not be required to enter any state park, or other area requiring a motor vehicle permit, by members of the news media when the motor vehicle is used for the purpose of attending a department approved special event, if the motor vehicle displays a media pass issued by the department.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 32-807 and K.S.A. 32-901; implementing K.S.A. 32-807, K.S.A. 32-901 and K.S.A. 32-1001; effective Aug. 21, 1995.)