(1) To be eligible to participate in the fund, the owner of any petroleum storage tank containing motor fuels installed and placed in operation after July 15, 2004, shall register the petroleum storage tank with the cabinet as required by KRS 224.60-105 prior to applying for participation in the financial responsibility account. (2) The owner of any petroleum storage tank containing motor fuels currently existing, or removed from the ground after January 1, 1974, shall register the petroleum storage tank containing motor fuels with the cabinet prior to applying to the fund, and shall register the petroleum storage tank containing motor fuels by July 15, 2031. Owners or operators may submit affidavits and applications relevant to current petroleum storage tank accounts through July 15, 2031.