An administrative agency may, to the extent necessary for the enforcement of this Act, have its officials enter the business offices or other facilities of a specified business operator, inspect books and documents and other articles, or question persons concerned about its business.
An official who conducts an on-site inspection under the provisions of the preceding paragraph must carry a certificate showing the official's status and present it when requested by a person concerned.
前項の規定により立入検査をする当該職員は、その身分を示す証明書を携帯し、関係人の請求があったときは、これを提示しなければならない。
The authority to conduct an on-site inspection under paragraph (1) must not be interpreted as having been 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してはならない。
The provisions of paragraph (1) do not apply to the Bank of Japan, which is a specified business operator.