If the prefectural governor finds it necessary to do so in order to ensure the proper operation of a private lodging business, it may request the private lodging business operator to report on its business, or may have their officials enter the notified residence or other facilities, inspect the state of its business or equipment, books and documents and other items, or ask questions to the persons concerned.
The official who conducts an on-site inspection pursuant to the preceding paragraph must carry identification and present it to the 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、関係者に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。