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Act on amending the Defense Union Act and other related laws

avaldatud riigiteatajasEstonia· Riigikogu· ET

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23 October 2023

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The draft makes the operation of the central bodies of the Defense League more flexible and creates an opportunity to respond more operatively to the needs of heightened defense readiness, martial law, state of emergency, special situation, mobilization and demobilization. The authority to authorize the handling of weapons is given to the head of the structural unit, who is essentially responsible for tasks related to the handling of weapons. The amendment also allows the use of hunting firearms In fulfilling the tasks of the Defense Union. The number of persons who receive additional leave in connection with youth work in the Defense League will be expanded. The health check of active members of the Defense Union will be simplified, and a health certificate will be considered at least for driver's licenses when applying. The bill expands the competence of the person participating in the guarding to the extent that would enable him to independently carry out guarding at the permanently guarded object. The bill changes the weapons of the Defense League handling, in the framework of which a person authorized by the commander of the Defense Association is authorized to issue a permit for the acquisition of a personal firearm to an active member. The amount of ammunition stored with the weapon of an active member of the Defense League is increased. The guard of the Defense Union is allowed to use a stun gun in the performance of his duties. The regulation related to the management of the Defense League's assets is consolidated into the Defense League Act. The defense association is given a statutory basis to use a small the national coat of arms on the emblem of the Defense League and as a design or security element on documents and printed matter.

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