This Act comes into effect on the date of promulgation; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 5, paragraph (1) and Article 47, and of Articles 22 through 51 of the Supplementary Provisions, come into effect on April 1, 2012.

②Beyond what is provided for in the preceding paragraph, transitional measures necessary upon the enforcement of this Act are specified by Cabinet Order.

The provisions then in force continue to govern the application of penal provisions to conduct engaged in before the provisions prescribed in the proviso to Article 1 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect.