If the prefectural governor finds it necessary in connection with measures under paragraph (4) or paragraph (5) of the preceding Article, the prefectural governor may, to the extent found necessary, require a person for whom there is a reasonable ground sufficient to find that the person is in violation of paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of that Article to report on necessary matters, or have the prefectural governor's official enter the office or place of business of a person for whom there is a reasonable ground sufficient to find that the person is in violation of those provisions, and inspect the books, documents, and other articles.
An official who conducts an on-site inspection under the preceding paragraph must carry a certificate showing the official's identity, and must present it if requested by a person concerned.
前項の規定により立入検査をする職員は、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 to conduct on-site inspections under paragraph (1) must not be construed as being vested for criminal investigation.
第一項の規定による立入検査の権限は、犯罪捜査のために認められたものと解釈してはならない。