A person intending to conduct a composition analysis of hot spring must have the facility where the analysis is conducted (below referred to as "analytical facility") registered by the governor of the prefecture in which the facility is located.
温泉成分分析を行おうとする者は、その温泉成分分析を行う施設（以下「分析施設」という。）について、当該分析施設の所在地の属する都道府県の知事の登録を受けなければならない。
A person seeking the registration referred to in the preceding paragraph must submit a written application to the prefectural governor, stating the following matters:
前項の登録を受けようとする者は、次に掲げる事項を記載した申請書を都道府県知事に提出しなければならない。
the name or title and address of the applicant, and the name of the representative if the applicant is a corporation;
氏名又は名称及び住所並びに法人にあつては、その代表者の氏名
the name and location of the analytical facility;
分析施設の名称及び所在地
the name and specifications of the appliances, machines, or equipment used for a composition analysis of hot spring; and
温泉成分分析に使用する器具、機械又は装置の名称及び性能
any other information specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment.
その他環境省令で定める事項
When a prefectural governor finds that the application for the registration referred to in paragraph (1) conforms to all of the following items, the governor must register the matters referred to in items (i) and (ii) of the preceding paragraph, along with the date of the registration and the registration number, in the registry of registered analytical facilities:
the matters referred to in item (iii) of the preceding paragraph conform to the standards specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment as sufficient to properly conduct a composition analysis of hot spring; and
the applicant has a sufficient financial basis to properly and reliably conduct a composition analysis of hot spring.
当該申請をした者が、温泉成分分析を適正かつ確実に実施するのに十分な経理的基礎を有するものであること。
A person that falls under any of the following items may not be registered as referred to in paragraph (1):
次の各号のいずれかに該当する者は、第一項の登録を受けることができない。
a person that has been sentenced to a fine or a more severe punishment pursuant to the provisions of this Act, and two years have not elapsed since the day the person finished serving the sentence or ceased to be subject to its enforcement;
この法律の規定により罰金以上の刑に処せられ、その執行を終わり、又はその執行を受けることがなくなつた日から二年を経過しない者
a person whose registration has been revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 25 (excluding the part related to item (iii)), and two years have not elapsed since the date of the revocation; or
a corporation, any of whose officers fall under any of the preceding two items.
法人であつて、その役員のうちに前二号のいずれかに該当する者があるもの
When a prefectural governor has made a registration as referred to in paragraph (1), the governor must notify the applicant to that effect in writing without delay, and when a prefectural governor has refused the registration, the governor must notify the applicant to that effect with the reasons for it in writing without delay.
都道府県知事は、第一項の登録をしたときはその旨を、当該登録を拒否したときはその旨及びその理由を、遅滞なく、申請者に書面により通知しなければならない。
Article 20Notification of Changes
第二十条（変更の届出）
When the matters referred to in the items of paragraph (2) of the preceding Article have been changed (excluding minor changes specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment), a registered analytical facility must give notice of this to the prefectural governor without delay.
Article 21Notification of Discontinuation
第二十一条（廃止の届出）
When a registered analytical facility discontinues the operation of composition analysis of hot spring, it must give notice of this to the prefectural governor without delay.
When a notification under the provisions of preceding paragraph has been filed, the registration of the registered analytical facility ceases to be effective.
Article 22Cancellation of Registration
第二十二条（登録の抹消）
When a registration ceases to be effective pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) of the preceding Article, or if a registration is revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, the prefectural governor must cancel the registration of the registered analytical facility.
Article 23Inspection of Registry of Registered Analytical Facilities
第二十三条（登録分析機関登録簿の閲覧）
A prefectural governor must make the registry of registered analytical facilities available for public inspection.
都道府県知事は、登録分析機関登録簿を一般の閲覧に供しなければならない。
Article 24Sign of Registered Analytical Facilities
第二十四条（登録分析機関の標識）
A registered analytical facility must, as specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment, make a posting a sign in the format specified by Order, at a place that can be seen most easily to the public at each of its offices and analytical facilities.
Article 25Revocation of Registration
第二十五条（登録の取消し）
When a registered analytical facility falls under any of the following items, the prefectural governor may revoke its registration:
都道府県知事は、登録分析機関が次の各号のいずれかに該当するときは、その登録を取り消すことができる。
when there has been a violation of the provisions of Article 19, paragraphs (1) and (2), Article 20, Article 21, paragraph (1), the preceding Article, the following Article, and Article 27, and the provisions of an order based on these provisions;
when it no longer conforms to the requirements referred to in the items of Article 19, paragraph (3);
第十九条第三項各号に掲げる要件に適合しなくなつたとき。
when it has come to fall under either Article 19, paragraph (4), item (i) or item (iii); or
第十九条第四項第一号又は第三号のいずれかに該当するに至つたとき。
when it has been registered as referred to in Article 19, paragraph (1) by wrongful means.
不正の手段により第十九条第一項の登録を受けたとき。
Beyond what is prescribed in Article 19 through the preceding Article, the procedures for registration, the form of the registry of registered analytical facilities, and other necessary matters concerning the registration of a registered analytical facility are specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment.
第十九条から前条までに定めるもののほか、登録の手続、登録分析機関登録簿の様式その他登録分析機関の登録に関し必要な事項は、環境省令で定める。
Article 27Obligation to Comply with Requests for Composition Analysis of Hot Spring
第二十七条（温泉成分分析の求めに応ずる義務）
A registered analytical facility must not refuse a request for composition analysis of hot spring without justifiable grounds.
Article 28Collection of Reports and On-site Inspections
第二十八条（報告徴収及び立入検査）
A prefectural governor may, to the extent necessary for ensuring the proper implementation of composition analysis of hot spring, request a person to conduct a composition analysis of hot spring to submit necessary reports concerning the analysis, or authorize the prefecture's officials to enter the person's office or analytical facility to inspect instruments, machines, equipment, books, documents, and any other objects used in the analysis, or to question the relevant persons.
An official who conducts an on-site inspection pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph must carry an identification card and present it to the relevant persons.
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、関係者に提示しなければならない。
The authority to conduct an on-site inspection under the provisions of paragraph (1) must not be construed as being granted for the purpose of a 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。
Article 29Designation of Areas
第二十九条（地域の指定）
The Minister of the Environment may designate areas necessary for the development of hot spring facilities (meaning facilities where hot springs are used for public bathing or drinking, facilities where hot springs are used for industrial purposes, and other facilities where hot springs are used; the same applies below) and for the improvement of the environment, to promote public use of hot spring.
環境大臣は、温泉の公共的利用増進のため、温泉利用施設（温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する施設、温泉を工業用に利用する施設その他温泉を利用する施設をいう。以下同じ。）の整備及び環境の改善に必要な地域を指定することができる。
Article 30Instructions for Improvement
第三十条（改善の指示）
When the Minister of the Environment or a prefectural governor finds it particularly necessary to promote public use of hot spring within the area designated pursuant to the provisions of the preceding Article, they may issue necessary instructions to the managers of hot spring facilities regarding the improvement of the facilities or their management methods, pursuant to the provisions of the Order of the Ministry of the Environment.
Article 31Revocation of Permission
第三十一条（許可の取消し等）
A prefectural governor may revoke the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) in the following cases:
都道府県知事は、次に掲げる場合には、第十五条第一項の許可を取り消すことができる。
when a prefectural governor finds it necessary for public health;
公衆衛生上必要があると認めるとき。
when a person that has obtained the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) has come to fall under either item (i) or item (iii) of paragraph (2) of the same Article;
when a person that has obtained the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) has violated the provisions of this Act, or an order or disposition based on the provisions of this Act; or
第十五条第一項の許可を受けた者がこの法律の規定又はこの法律の規定に基づく命令若しくは処分に違反したとき。
when a person that has obtained the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) violated any of the conditions attached to the permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, paragraph (3) as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 15, paragraph (4).
In the cases referred to in item (i), (iii), or (iv) of the preceding paragraph, the prefectural governor may order a person that extracts hot springs from a hot spring source or the administrator of a hot spring facility to restrict the use of the hot springs or take measures to prevent harm.