Act of Use of Weapons and Requisite Instruments by the Coast Guard Authority Article 18

Personnel of the Coast Guard using weapons and requisite instruments in violation of the provisions of this Act in the course of performing their duties, which results in breach of people’s freedom or rights, shall be dealt with in accordance with the State Compensation Law.If the circumstances prescribed in the preceding Paragraphs are caused by the intentional conduct of the personnel of the Coast Guard, from whom the obligated organization may claim compensation.Where the use of the weapons and requisite instruments by any personnel of the Coast Guard in accordance with this Act in the course of performing his/her duties causes loss of life, body or property of a third party, the third party may claim compensation. However, if there are faults attributable to the third party, the compensation may be reduced or exempted.Regulations on compensatory items, standards, procedures and other related matters as specified in the preceding Paragraph shall be determined by OAC.