The February 28 Incident Disposition and Compensation Act Article 2

As used in this Act, the term “victim” means any person whose life, body, liberty, or property is infringed as a result of the 228 Incident by a public functionary or by the exercise of public authority.A victim or a family member of a victim shall make an application for monetary compensation within seven years from October 7, 1995 in accordance with provisions of this Act.Where a victim or a family member of a victim does not make an application for monetary compensation within the time period specified in the preceding Paragraph for unknown reasons, the time period for applying for compensation may be extended for four years after the amendment of this Act on December 26, 2017.Where a victim or a family member of a victim has received reparation, pension, or relief by a decision of the court or by an administrative order of the Taiwan Provincial government, the said person shall not be eligible to make an application to be registered as a claimant under this Act.