Article 2
As used in this act, “victim” means any person whose life, body, liberty, or property is infringed as a result of this incident by employees of the government or by public authorities.
Victims or their family members, under this act, shall claim compensation within 7 years from October 7, 1995.
Victims or their family members who have not claimed compensation after the expiry of the preceding paragraph may still claim compensation, for this act, amended on December 26, 2017, announces an extension for a further period of 4 years.
Victims or their family members who had received compensation, pension, or relief by judicial proceedings or by administrative order in accordance with the Taiwan Provincial Government shall not re-apply for registration.

Article 3
Matters set forth in Article 1 shall be handled by the Memorial Foundation of 228 (hereinafter the Memorial Foundation) established by the Executive Yuan. And the implementation of the education of history shall be jointly handled by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, and the Council of Indigenous Peoples, executive Yuan.
The preceding Memorial Foundation shall be retained by the Executive Yuan and formed by scholars and experts, social leaders, government representatives, and representatives of the victims or their family members. The victims or their family members on behalf of the board of directors of the Memorial Foundation shall not be less than one-third of the total amount of the board of directors.
When applicants disagree with decisions made by the Memorial Foundation, they may file administrative appeals and administrative litigations according to law.

Article 8
The scope of compensation resulted from the 228 Incident is as follows:
1.Deceased or missing victims.
2..Injury or disability.
3.Victims who suffered from detainment or imprisonment, injuries or damage to reputation.
4.Victims who suffered from property damages.
5.Victims who suffered from damage to health or reputation.
6.Other unlisted matters are authorized to and regulated by the Memorial Foundation.
Damages on educational and cultural institutions caused by the incident may apply for restoration reputation. Those institutions may ask for assistance for recovery. The recovery methods shall be prescribed by the Executive Yuan.