This Act is especially enacted to maintain the order of the Waters and the Coast, conservation and making good use of resources. The Act consist of 15 Articles. The Coast Guard authority shall be established for handling the matters provided in this Act. The Coast Guard shall be in charge of: 1. Perform the control and the security work of the Coast Control Zone. 2. Conduct security checks on inbound or outbound vessels or any other maritime transportation. 3. Investigate and seize smuggling and prevention of illicit entry or exit at the Waters, the Coast, estuaries or non-trading ports. Carry out security checks on travelers at trading ports. 4. Coordinate, investigate and handle foreigner-involved affairs about guarding the Waters and the Coast. 5. Search and collect smuggling information. Investigate and handle the information about infiltration and security. 6. Conduct research and development on oceanic affairs. 7. Executing affairs:（1）Control and keep the order of maritime traffic. （2）Salvage, rescue and handling disputes that occur at sea. （3）Patrol and protect fishing zones. Preserve fishing resources. （4）Protect and preserve oceanic environment. etc.
Taiwan Province of China · 2000-01-26