(1) This section applies if the chief officer of a law enforcement agency makes a request under section 13 or gives a direction under section 16 to the chief officer of an issuing agency, whether government or non-government.
(2) The law enforcement agency must indemnify the issuing agency, or an officer of the agency, for any liability incurred by the agency or officer (including reasonable costs) if—
(a) the liability is incurred because of something done by the agency or officer to comply with the request or direction in the course of duty; and
(b) any requirements prescribed under the regulations have been met.
Part 4—Effect of authority