# Italy Guardia di Finanza rescue cost regulations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-guardia-di-finanza-rescue-cost-regulations > Updated: 2026-08-22T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 2. The Guardia di Finanza has introduced new regulations concerning search and rescue operations in Italy. Under these measures, individuals may be held liable for the costs of an intervention if they request assistance without real necessity, or if they cause a dangerous situation through voluntary or grossly imprudent behavior. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has established a tariff system for the use of personnel and equipment. High-cost assets are subject to significant fees, with helicopter deployments costing approximately 4,184.10 euros per hour and turboprop aircraft potentially exceeding 5,000 euros per hour. Authorities emphasize that these rules are intended to protect public resources and ensure that specialized units, such as drones, aircraft, and naval units, remain available for genuine emergencies. The agency clarified that rescue services will not be delayed for financial verification; assistance is provided immediately to anyone in real danger, and assessments of responsibility or costs occur only after the operation is concluded. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Guardia di Finanza implements new rescue cost regulations Italy's Guardia di Finanza introduces new rules allowing the recovery of rescue costs from those acting with gross negligence or making unjustified emergency calls. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazio-lifeguards-use-whatsapp-network-to-enhance-coastal-safety ### 2026-08-19: Guardia di Finanza introduces costs for unjustified rescue requests The Guardia di Finanza has introduced new rules in Italy where individuals responsible for unjustified or grossly imprudent rescue requests may be charged for the costs of the operation. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-di-finanza-introduces-costs-for-unjustified-rescue-requests --- Cite as: Italy Guardia di Finanza rescue cost regulations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italy-guardia-di-finanza-rescue-cost-regulations