If the Prime Minister finds it to be necessary for ensuring the sound and appropriate management of bank agency services by a bank agent, the Prime Minister may have relevant officials enter the business office, office, or other facilities of the bank agent, have those officials ask questions on the status of their business or property, and have them inspect the books, documents, and any other articles.
In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the relevant officials must carry an identification card, and must present it if a person concerned requests them to do so.
前項の場合において、当該職員は、その身分を示す証明書を携帯し、関係人の請求があつたときは、これを提示しなければならない。
The authority under paragraph (1) must not be construed as being granted for criminal investigation purposes.
第一項の規定による権限は、犯罪捜査のために認められたものと解してはならない。