# 温泉法 / Hot Spring Act — 第四章 (Chapter 4)

- Law: 温泉法 (Hot Spring Act), 昭和二十三年法律第百二十五号
- English title "Hot Spring Act": Ministry of Justice translation
- Kind: Act — the distinction between 法律 (Act), 政令 (Cabinet Order), 省令 (Ministerial Order) and 条例 (local ordinance) decides who may issue it and what it may say.
- Provision: 第四章 (Chapter 4) — address `ch-4`
- Text in force since: 2025-06-01
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## 第四章　温泉の利用 — Chapter IV Use of Hot Springs
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<sup>ch-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/ch-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/ch-4</sup>

### 第十五条（温泉の利用の許可） — (Permission to Use of Hot Springs)
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<sup>art-15 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15</sup>

**第一項**  温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供しようとする者は、環境省令で定めるところにより、都道府県知事に申請してその許可を受けなければならない。
<sup>art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1</sup>
A person intending to use a hot spring for public bathing or drinking must apply to the prefectural governor and obtain the permission pursuant to the provisions of the Order of the Ministry of the Environment.
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**第二項**  次の各号のいずれかに該当する者は、前項の許可を受けることができない。
<sup>art-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2</sup>
A person that falls under any of the following items may not obtain the permission referred to in the preceding paragraph:
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  **一**  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
  <sup>art-15/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2/item-1</sup>
  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;
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  **二**  第三十一条第一項（第三号及び第四号に係る部分に限る。）の規定により前項の許可を取り消され、その取消しの日から二年を経過しない者
  <sup>art-15/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2/item-2</sup>
  a person whose permission referred to in the preceding paragraph has been revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 31, paragraph (1) (limited to the part related to items (iii) and (iv)), and two years have not elapsed since the date of revocation; or
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  **三**  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
  <sup>art-15/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2/item-3</sup>
  a corporation, any of whose officers fall under any of the preceding two items.
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**第三項**  都道府県知事は、温泉の成分が衛生上有害であると認めるときは、第一項の許可をしないことができる。
<sup>art-15/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-3</sup>
When a prefectural governor finds that the composition of a hot spring is harmful to health, the governor may refuse to grant the permission referred to in paragraph (1).
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**第四項**  第四条第二項及び第三項の規定は、第一項の許可について準用する。この場合において、同条第三項中「温泉の保護、可燃性天然ガスによる災害の防止その他公益上」とあるのは、「公衆衛生上」と読み替えるものとする。
<sup>art-15/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-4</sup>
The provisions of Article 4, paragraphs (2) and (3) apply mutatis mutandis to the permission referred to in paragraph (1). In this case, the term "for the protection of hot springs, the prevention of disasters caused by flammable natural gas, and other matters in public interest" in paragraph (3) of the same Article is deemed to be replaced with "for public health".
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### 第十六条（温泉の利用の許可を受けた者である法人の合併及び分割） — (Merger and Split of a Corporation That Has Obtained Permission to Use Hot Springs)
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<sup>art-16 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-16 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-16</sup>

**第一項**  前条第一項の許可を受けた者である法人の合併の場合（同項の許可を受けた者である法人と同項の許可を受けた者でない法人が合併する場合において、同項の許可を受けた者である法人が存続する場合を除く。）又は分割の場合（当該許可に係る温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する事業の全部を承継させる場合に限る。）において当該合併又は分割について都道府県知事の承認を受けたときは、合併後存続する法人若しくは合併により設立された法人又は分割により当該事業の全部を承継した法人は、同項の許可を受けた者の地位を承継する。
<sup>art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-16/par-1</sup>
In the case of a merger of corporations that have obtained the permission referred to in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article (excluding the situation where a corporation that has obtained the permission referred to in the same paragraph continues to exist after merging with a corporation that has not obtained the permission), or in the case of a split (limited to situations where the entire business of providing hot springs related to the permission for public bathing or drinking is succeeded), if the approval of the prefectural governor has been obtained for the merger or split, the corporation that continues to exist after the merger, the corporation established by the merger, or the corporation that succeeds to the entire business through the split is to succeed to the status of the person that has obtained the permission referred to in the same paragraph.
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**第二項**  第四条第二項及び前条第二項の規定は、前項の承認について準用する。この場合において、同条第二項中「次の各号のいずれかに該当する者」とあるのは、「合併後存続する法人若しくは合併により設立される法人又は分割により温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する事業の全部を承継する法人が次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合」と読み替えるものとする。
<sup>art-16/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-16/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-16/par-2</sup>
The provisions of Article 4, paragraph (2) and paragraph (2) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to the approval referred to in the preceding paragraph. In this case, the phrase "a person that falls under any of the following items" in paragraph (2) of the same Article is deemed to be replaced with "if the corporation surviving a merger, the corporation established by the merger, or the corporation succeeding to the entire business of providing hot springs for public bathing or drinking through the split falls under any of the following items".
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### 第十七条（温泉の利用の許可を受けた者の相続） — (Inheritance of Rights to Use Hot Springs by a Person That Obtained Permission)
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<sup>art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17</sup>

**第一項**  第十五条第一項の許可を受けた者が死亡した場合において、相続人（相続人が二人以上ある場合において、その全員の同意により当該許可に係る温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する事業を承継すべき相続人を選定したときは、その者。以下この条において同じ。）が当該許可に係る温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する事業を引き続き行おうとするときは、その相続人は、被相続人の死亡後六十日以内に都道府県知事に申請して、その承認を受けなければならない。
<sup>art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-1</sup>
If a person who obtained the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) dies, and the heir (if there are two or more heirs and the heir who is to succeed to the business of providing hot springs related to the permission for public bathing or drinking is selected with the consent of all the heirs, that person; the same applies below in this Article) intends to continue the business of providing hot springs related to the permission for public bathing or drinking, the heir must apply to the prefectural governor within sixty days after the death of the decedent and obtain the approval of the prefectural governor.
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**第二項**  相続人が前項の承認の申請をした場合においては、被相続人の死亡の日からその承認を受ける日又は承認をしない旨の通知を受ける日までは、被相続人に対してした第十五条第一項の許可は、その相続人に対してしたものとみなす。
<sup>art-17/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-2</sup>
If an heir applies for the approval referred to in the preceding paragraph, the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) which has been granted to the decedent is deemed to have been granted to the heir from the date of the death of the decedent until the date on which the heir obtains the approval or receives notice of non-approval.
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**第三項**  第四条第二項及び第十五条第二項（第三号に係る部分を除く。）の規定は、第一項の承認について準用する。
<sup>art-17/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-3</sup>
The provisions of Article 4, paragraph (2) and Article 15, paragraph (2) (excluding the part related to item (iii)) apply mutatis mutandis to the approval referred to in paragraph (1).
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**第四項**  第一項の承認を受けた相続人は、被相続人に係る第十五条第一項の許可を受けた者の地位を承継する。
<sup>art-17/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-4</sup>
An heir who has obtained the approval referred to in paragraph (1), succeeds to the status of the person that has obtained the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) in relation to the decedent.
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### 第十八条（温泉の成分等の掲示） — (Posting Compositions and Additional Information of Hot Springs)
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<sup>art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18</sup>

**第一項**  温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する者は、施設内の見やすい場所に、環境省令で定めるところにより、次に掲げる事項を掲示しなければならない。
<sup>art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1</sup>
A person that provides hot springs for public bathing or drinking must make a posting of the following information at the place that can be seen most easily in the facility, pursuant to the provisions of the Order of the Ministry of the Environment:
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  **一**  温泉の成分
  <sup>art-18/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-1</sup>
  compositions of a hot spring;
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  **二**  禁忌症
  <sup>art-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-2</sup>
  contraindications;
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  **三**  入浴又は飲用上の注意
  <sup>art-18/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-3</sup>
  precautions concerning bathing or drinking; and
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  **四**  前三号に掲げるもののほか、入浴又は飲用上必要な情報として環境省令で定めるもの
  <sup>art-18/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-4</sup>
  beyond what is referred to in the preceding three items, any additional information specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment as necessary for bathing or drinking.
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**第二項**  前項の規定による掲示は、次条第一項の登録を受けた者（以下「登録分析機関」という。）の行う温泉成分分析（当該掲示のために行う温泉の成分についての分析及び検査をいう。以下同じ。）の結果に基づいてしなければならない。
<sup>art-18/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-2</sup>
The posting under the provisions of the preceding paragraph must be made based on the results of the composition analysis of hot spring (meaning an analysis and inspection of the compositions of the hot springs conducted for that posting; the same applies below) conducted by a person that has obtained the registration under paragraph (1) of the following Article (below referred to as "registered analytical facility").
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**第三項**  温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する者は、政令で定める期間ごとに前項の温泉成分分析を受け、その結果についての通知を受けた日から起算して三十日以内に、当該結果に基づき、第一項の規定による掲示の内容を変更しなければならない。
<sup>art-18/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-3</sup>
A person that provides hot springs for public bathing or drinking must undergo a composition analysis of hot spring referred to in the preceding paragraph for each period specified by Cabinet Order, and must change the content of the posting under the provisions of paragraph (1) based on the results within 30 days from the day on which the person received the notification of the results.
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**第四項**  温泉を公共の浴用又は飲用に供する者は、第一項の規定による掲示をし、又はその内容を変更しようとするときは、環境省令で定めるところにより、あらかじめ、その内容を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。
<sup>art-18/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-4</sup>
When a person that provides hot springs for public bathing or drinking intends to make a posting under the provisions of paragraph (1) or change the content of the posting, the person must give notice of the content of the posting to the prefectural governor in advance, pursuant to the provisions of the Order of the Ministry of the Environment.
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**第五項**  都道府県知事は、第一項の施設において入浴する者又は同項の温泉を飲料として摂取する者の健康を保護するために必要があると認めるときは、前項の規定による届出に係る掲示の内容を変更すべきことを命ずることができる。
<sup>art-18/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-5</sup>
When a prefectural governor finds it to be necessary to protect the health of persons who bathe in a facility as referred to in paragraph (1) or persons who consume a hot spring beverage as referred to in that paragraph, the governor may order the person to change the content of the posting that has been filed under the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
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### 第十九条（温泉成分分析を行う者の登録） — (Registration of a Person That Conducts Composition Analysis of Hot Spring)
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<sup>art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19</sup>

**第一項**  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。
<sup>art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1</sup>
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.
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**第二項**  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。
<sup>art-19/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2</sup>
A person seeking the registration referred to in the preceding paragraph must submit a written application to the prefectural governor, stating the following matters:
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  **一**  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
  <sup>art-19/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-1</sup>
  the name or title and address of the applicant, and the name of the representative if the applicant is a corporation;
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  **二**  分析施設の名称及び所在地
  <sup>art-19/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-2</sup>
  the name and location of the analytical facility;
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  **三**  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
  <sup>art-19/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-3</sup>
  the name and specifications of the appliances, machines, or equipment used for a composition analysis of hot spring; and
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  **四**  その他環境省令で定める事項
  <sup>art-19/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-4</sup>
  any other information specified by the Order of the Ministry of the Environment.
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**第三項**  都道府県知事は、第一項の登録の申請が次の各号のいずれにも適合していると認めるときは、前項第一号及び第二号に掲げる事項並びに登録の年月日及び登録番号を登録分析機関登録簿に登録しなければならない。
<sup>art-19/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-3</sup>
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:
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  **一**  前項第三号に掲げる事項が、温泉成分分析を適正に実施するに足りるものとして環境省令で定める基準に適合するものであること。
  <sup>art-19/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-3/item-1</sup>
  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
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  **二**  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。
  <sup>art-19/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-3/item-2</sup>
  the applicant has a sufficient financial basis to properly and reliably conduct a composition analysis of hot spring.
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**第四項**  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。
<sup>art-19/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4</sup>
A person that falls under any of the following items may not be registered as referred to in paragraph (1):
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  **一**  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
  <sup>art-19/par-4/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-1</sup>
  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;
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  **二**  第二十五条（第三号に係る部分を除く。）の規定により登録を取り消され、その取消しの日から二年を経過しない者
  <sup>art-19/par-4/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-2</sup>
  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
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **三**  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
  <sup>art-19/par-4/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-3</sup>
  a corporation, any of whose officers fall under any of the preceding two items.
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**第五項**  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。
<sup>art-19/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-5</sup>
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.
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### 第二十条（変更の届出） — (Notification of Changes)
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<sup>art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-20</sup>

**第一項**  登録分析機関は、前条第二項各号に掲げる事項に変更（環境省令で定める軽微なものを除く。）があつたときは、遅滞なく、その旨を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。
<sup>art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-20/par-1</sup>
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.
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### 第二十一条（廃止の届出） — (Notification of Discontinuation)
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<sup>art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21</sup>

**第一項**  登録分析機関は、温泉成分分析の業務を廃止したときは、遅滞なく、その旨を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。
<sup>art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21/par-1</sup>
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.
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**第二項**  前項の規定による届出があつたときは、当該登録分析機関の登録は、その効力を失う。
<sup>art-21/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21/par-2</sup>
When a notification under the provisions of preceding paragraph has been filed, the registration of the registered analytical facility ceases to be effective.
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### 第二十二条（登録の抹消） — (Cancellation of Registration)
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<sup>art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-22</sup>

**第一項**  都道府県知事は、前条第二項の規定により登録がその効力を失つたとき、又は第二十五条の規定により登録を取り消したときは、当該登録分析機関の登録を抹消しなければならない。
<sup>art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-22/par-1</sup>
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.
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### 第二十三条（登録分析機関登録簿の閲覧） — (Inspection of Registry of Registered Analytical Facilities)
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<sup>art-23 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-23 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-23</sup>

**第一項**  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。
<sup>art-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-23/par-1</sup>
A prefectural governor must make the registry of registered analytical facilities available for public inspection.
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### 第二十四条（登録分析機関の標識） — (Sign of Registered Analytical Facilities)
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<sup>art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-24</sup>

**第一項**  登録分析機関は、環境省令で定めるところにより、その事務所及び分析施設ごとに、公衆の見やすい場所に、環境省令で定める様式の標識を掲示しなければならない。
<sup>art-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-24/par-1</sup>
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.
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### 第二十五条（登録の取消し） — (Revocation of Registration)
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<sup>art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25</sup>

**第一項**  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。
<sup>art-25/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25/par-1</sup>
When a registered analytical facility falls under any of the following items, the prefectural governor may revoke its registration:
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  **一**  第十九条第一項及び第二項、第二十条、第二十一条第一項、前条、次条並びに第二十七条の規定並びにこれらの規定に基づく命令の規定に違反したとき。
  <sup>art-25/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25/par-1/item-1</sup>
  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;
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  **二**  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。
  <sup>art-25/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25/par-1/item-2</sup>
  when it no longer conforms to the requirements referred to in the items of Article 19, paragraph (3);
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **三**  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。
  <sup>art-25/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25/par-1/item-3</sup>
  when it has come to fall under either Article 19, paragraph (4), item (i) or item (iii); or
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **四**  不正の手段により第十九条第一項の登録を受けたとき。
  <sup>art-25/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25/par-1/item-4</sup>
  when it has been registered as referred to in Article 19, paragraph (1) by wrongful means.
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### 第二十六条（環境省令への委任） — (Delegation of Authority to the Order of the Ministry of the Environment)
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<sup>art-26 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-26 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-26</sup>

**第一項**  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。
<sup>art-26/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-26/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-26/par-1</sup>
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.
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### 第二十七条（温泉成分分析の求めに応ずる義務） — (Obligation to Comply with Requests for Composition Analysis of Hot Spring)
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<sup>art-27 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-27 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-27</sup>

**第一項**  登録分析機関は、温泉成分分析の求めがあつた場合には、正当な理由がなければ、これを拒んではならない。
<sup>art-27/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-27/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-27/par-1</sup>
A registered analytical facility must not refuse a request for composition analysis of hot spring without justifiable grounds.
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### 第二十八条（報告徴収及び立入検査） — (Collection of Reports and On-site Inspections)
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<sup>art-28 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-28 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-28</sup>

**第一項**  都道府県知事は、温泉成分分析の適正な実施を確保するために必要な限度において、温泉成分分析を行う者に対し、その温泉成分分析に関し必要な報告を求め、又はその職員に、その者の事務所若しくは分析施設に立ち入り、温泉成分分析に使用する器具、機械若しくは装置、帳簿、書類その他の物件を検査し、若しくは関係者に質問させることができる。
<sup>art-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-28/par-1</sup>
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.
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**第二項**  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。
<sup>art-28/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-28/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-28/par-2</sup>
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.
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**第三項**  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。
<sup>art-28/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-28/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-28/par-3</sup>
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.
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### 第二十九条（地域の指定） — (Designation of Areas)
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<sup>art-29 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-29 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-29</sup>

**第一項**  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。
<sup>art-29/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-29/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-29/par-1</sup>
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.
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### 第三十条（改善の指示） — (Instructions for Improvement)
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<sup>art-30 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-30 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-30</sup>

**第一項**  環境大臣又は都道府県知事は、前条の規定により指定する地域内において、温泉の公共的利用増進のため特に必要があると認めるときは、環境省令で定めるところにより、温泉利用施設の管理者に対して、温泉利用施設又はその管理方法の改善に関し必要な指示をすることができる。
<sup>art-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-30/par-1</sup>
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.
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### 第三十一条（許可の取消し等） — (Revocation of Permission)
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<sup>art-31 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31</sup>

**第一項**  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。
<sup>art-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1</sup>
A prefectural governor may revoke the permission referred to in Article 15, paragraph (1) in the following cases:
<sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **一**  公衆衛生上必要があると認めるとき。
  <sup>art-31/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-1</sup>
  when a prefectural governor finds it necessary for public health;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **二**  第十五条第一項の許可を受けた者が同条第二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。
  <sup>art-31/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-2</sup>
  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;
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **三**  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。
  <sup>art-31/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-3</sup>
  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
  <sup>Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System</sup>

  **四**  第十五条第一項の許可を受けた者が同条第四項において準用する第四条第三項の規定により付された許可の条件に違反したとき。
  <sup>art-31/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-4</sup>
  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).
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**第二項**  都道府県知事は、前項第一号、第三号又は第四号に掲げる場合には、温泉源から温泉を採取する者又は温泉利用施設の管理者に対して、温泉の利用の制限又は危害予防の措置を講ずべきことを命ずることができる。
<sup>art-31/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-2</sup>
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.
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## Cites
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- art-15/par-2/item-2: 第三十一条第一項 → 温泉法 第三十一条第一項 (Article 31, paragraph (1)), art-31/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1
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- art-15/par-3: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-15/par-4: 第四条第二項 → 温泉法 第四条第二項 (Article 4, paragraph (2)), art-4/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-4/par-2
- art-15/par-4: 第三項 → 温泉法 第四条第三項 (Article 4, paragraph (3)), art-4/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-4/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-4/par-3
- art-15/par-4: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-16/par-1: 前条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-16/par-2: 第四条第二項 → 温泉法 第四条第二項 (Article 4, paragraph (2)), art-4/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-4/par-2
- art-16/par-2: 前条第二項 → 温泉法 第十五条第二項 (Article 15, paragraph (2)), art-15/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2
- art-16/par-2: 前項 → 温泉法 第十六条第一項 (Article 16, paragraph (1)), art-16/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-16/par-1
- art-17/par-1: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-17/par-1: この条 → 温泉法 第十七条 (Article 17), art-17 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17
- art-17/par-2: 前項 → 温泉法 第十七条第一項 (Article 17, paragraph (1)), art-17/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-1
- art-17/par-2: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-17/par-3: 第四条第二項 → 温泉法 第四条第二項 (Article 4, paragraph (2)), art-4/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-4/par-2
- art-17/par-3: 第十五条第二項 → 温泉法 第十五条第二項 (Article 15, paragraph (2)), art-15/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2
- art-17/par-3: 第三号 → 温泉法 第十五条第二項第三号 (Article 15, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-15/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2/item-3
- art-17/par-3: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十七条第一項 (Article 17, paragraph (1)), art-17/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-1
- art-17/par-4: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十七条第一項 (Article 17, paragraph (1)), art-17/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-17/par-1
- art-17/par-4: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-18/par-1/item-4: 前三号 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項第一号 (Article 18, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-18/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-1
- art-18/par-1/item-4: 前三号 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項第二号 (Article 18, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-18/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-2
- art-18/par-1/item-4: 前三号 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項第三号 (Article 18, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-18/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1/item-3
- art-18/par-2: 前項 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項 (Article 18, paragraph (1)), art-18/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1
- art-18/par-2: 次条第一項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-18/par-3: 前項 → 温泉法 第十八条第二項 (Article 18, paragraph (2)), art-18/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-2
- art-18/par-3: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項 (Article 18, paragraph (1)), art-18/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1
- art-18/par-4: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項 (Article 18, paragraph (1)), art-18/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1
- art-18/par-5: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十八条第一項 (Article 18, paragraph (1)), art-18/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-1
- art-18/par-5: 前項 → 温泉法 第十八条第四項 (Article 18, paragraph (4)), art-18/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-18/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-18/par-4
- art-19/par-2: 前項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-19/par-3: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-19/par-3: 前項第一号 → 温泉法 第十九条第二項第一号 (Article 19, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-19/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-1
- art-19/par-3: 第二号 → 温泉法 第十九条第二項第二号 (Article 19, paragraph (2), item (ii)), art-19/par-2/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-2
- art-19/par-3/item-1: 前項第三号 → 温泉法 第十九条第二項第三号 (Article 19, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-19/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2/item-3
- art-19/par-4: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-19/par-4/item-2: 第二十五条 → 温泉法 第二十五条 (Article 25), art-25 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25
- art-19/par-4/item-2: 第三号 → 温泉法 第二十五条第一項第三号 (Article 25, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-25/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25/par-1/item-3
- art-19/par-4/item-3: 前二号 → 温泉法 第十九条第四項第一号 (Article 19, paragraph (4), item (i)), art-19/par-4/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-1
- art-19/par-4/item-3: 前二号 → 温泉法 第十九条第四項第二号 (Article 19, paragraph (4), item (ii)), art-19/par-4/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-2
- art-19/par-5: 第一項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-20/par-1: 前条第二項 → 温泉法 第十九条第二項 (Article 19, paragraph (2)), art-19/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2
- art-21/par-2: 前項 → 温泉法 第二十一条第一項 (Article 21, paragraph (1)), art-21/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21/par-1
- art-22/par-1: 前条第二項 → 温泉法 第二十一条第二項 (Article 21, paragraph (2)), art-21/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21/par-2
- art-22/par-1: 第二十五条 → 温泉法 第二十五条 (Article 25), art-25 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 第十九条第一項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 第二項 → 温泉法 第十九条第二項 (Article 19, paragraph (2)), art-19/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-2
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 第二十条 → 温泉法 第二十条 (Article 20), art-20 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-20
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 第二十一条第一項 → 温泉法 第二十一条第一項 (Article 21, paragraph (1)), art-21/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21/par-1
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 前条 → 温泉法 第二十四条 (Article 24), art-24 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-24
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 次条 → 温泉法 第二十六条 (Article 26), art-26 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-26 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-26
- art-25/par-1/item-1: 第二十七条 → 温泉法 第二十七条 (Article 27), art-27 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-27 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-27
- art-25/par-1/item-2: 第十九条第三項 → 温泉法 第十九条第三項 (Article 19, paragraph (3)), art-19/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-3
- art-25/par-1/item-3: 第十九条第四項第一号 → 温泉法 第十九条第四項第一号 (Article 19, paragraph (4), item (i)), art-19/par-4/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-1
- art-25/par-1/item-3: 第三号 → 温泉法 第十九条第四項第三号 (Article 19, paragraph (4), item (iii)), art-19/par-4/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-4/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-4/item-3
- art-25/par-1/item-4: 第十九条第一項 → 温泉法 第十九条第一項 (Article 19, paragraph (1)), art-19/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19/par-1
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第十九条 (Article 19), art-19 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-19
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第二十条 (Article 20), art-20 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-20
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第二十一条 (Article 21), art-21 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-21
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第二十二条 (Article 22), art-22 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-22
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第二十三条 (Article 23), art-23 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-23 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-23
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第二十四条 (Article 24), art-24 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-24
- art-26/par-1: 第十九条から前条まで → 温泉法 第二十五条 (Article 25), art-25 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-25
- art-28/par-2: 前項 → 温泉法 第二十八条第一項 (Article 28, paragraph (1)), art-28/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-28/par-1
- art-28/par-3: 第一項 → 温泉法 第二十八条第一項 (Article 28, paragraph (1)), art-28/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-28/par-1
- art-30/par-1: 前条 → 温泉法 第二十九条 (Article 29), art-29 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-29 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-29
- art-31/par-1: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-31/par-1/item-2: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-31/par-1/item-2: 同条第二項第一号 → 温泉法 第十五条第二項第一号 (Article 15, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-15/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2/item-1
- art-31/par-1/item-2: 第三号 → 温泉法 第十五条第二項第三号 (Article 15, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-15/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-2/item-3
- art-31/par-1/item-3: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-31/par-1/item-4: 第十五条第一項 → 温泉法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-1
- art-31/par-1/item-4: 同条第四項 → 温泉法 第十五条第四項 (Article 15, paragraph (4)), art-15/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-15/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-15/par-4
- art-31/par-1/item-4: 第四条第三項 → 温泉法 第四条第三項 (Article 4, paragraph (3)), art-4/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-4/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-4/par-3
- art-31/par-2: 前項第一号 → 温泉法 第三十一条第一項第一号 (Article 31, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-31/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-1
- art-31/par-2: 第三号 → 温泉法 第三十一条第一項第三号 (Article 31, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-31/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-3
- art-31/par-2: 第四号 → 温泉法 第三十一条第一項第四号 (Article 31, paragraph (1), item (iv)), art-31/par-1/item-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/hot-spring-act/art-31/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000125/art-31/par-1/item-4

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