South African Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue Act, 2002 (Act No. 44 of 2002)14. Recovery of certain expenses |
| (1) | If any search and rescue operation is undertaken by SASAR in connection with any occurrence caused by the unlawful act or omission of any person, the Minister may recover from that person the whole or any portion of the expenses incurred by SASAR in connection with that operation. |
| (2) | The Minister may, after having recovered the expenses contemplated in subsection (1), compensate any person who has incurred any loss or damage as a result of the operation. |