# 医療法 / Medical Care Act — 附　則 (Supplementary Provisions) - Law: 医療法 (Medical Care Act), 昭和二十三年法律第二百五号 - English title "Medical Care 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: 附　則 (Supplementary Provisions) — address `suppl-3601-109` - Text in force since: 2026-10-01 - URL (the page that opens at this provision): https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109 - Permanent URL (e-Gov law ID, never renamed): https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109 - Every provision below carries its address and both URLs on the line under it. - Japanese text: e-Gov 法令検索, Digital Agency (デジタル庁). English: as marked on each line below. Only the Japanese as published by the government has legal effect; the text below is a copy of it. 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They are never merged and never substituted for one another. --- ## 附　則 昭和六〇年一二月二七日法律第一〇九号 suppl-3601-109 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109 ### 第一条（施行期日） — Effective Date caption: machine translation, not official suppl-3601-109/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-1 **第一項** この法律は、公布の日から起算して六月を経過した日から施行する。ただし、第五条の二を削る改正規定、第七条の二の改正規定、第二章の次に一章を加える改正規定、第三十二条、第三十九条第一項及び第四十五条第二項の改正規定、第四十六条の次に二条を加える改正規定（第四十六条の二第一項ただし書及び第四十六条の三第二項に係る部分に限る。）、第五十五条第四項の改正規定、第六十四条の改正規定（同条第三項に係る部分に限る。）、第六十六条に一項を加える改正規定並びに第六十八条の二を第六十八条の三とし、第六十八条の次に一条を加える改正規定並びに附則第五条及び第十五条の規定は公布の日から起算して一年を超えない範囲内において政令で定める日から、次条から附則第四条までの規定は公布の日から施行する。 suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1 This Act comes into effect on the day on which six months have elapsed from the date of promulgation; provided, however, that the provision deleting Article 5-2, the provision amending Article 7-2, the provision adding one Chapter after Chapter II, the provisions amending Article 32, Article 39, paragraph (1) and Article 45, paragraph (2), the provision adding two Articles after Article 46 (limited to the portions pertaining to the proviso to Article 46-2, paragraph (1) and Article 46-3, paragraph (2)), the provision amending Article 55, paragraph (4), the provision amending Article 64 (limited to the portion pertaining to paragraph (3) of that Article), the provision adding one paragraph to Article 66, the provision making Article 68-2 into Article 68-3 and adding one Article after Article 68, and the provisions of Articles 5 and 15 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect on the date specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding one year from the date of promulgation, and the provisions of the following Article through Article 4 of the Supplementary Provisions come into effect on the date of promulgation. machine translation, not official ### 第二条（検討等） — Review, Etc. caption: machine translation, not official suppl-3601-109/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-2 **第一項** 政府は、今後の人口動向、医学医術の進歩の推移等を勘案し、病院及び診療所の在り方並びに老人保健施設等の位置付け及びその適正な配置を含め、医療を提供する体制に関し、速やかに検討を加え、その結果に基づいて法制の整備その他の必要な措置を講ずるものとする。 suppl-3601-109/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-2/par-1 In consideration of future population trends, progress in medicine and medical science, etc., the Government is to promptly conduct a review of the system for providing medical care, including the state of hospitals and clinics and the positioning and appropriate distribution of health care facilities for the elderly, etc., and take necessary measures such as the development of legislation based on the results. machine translation, not official ### 第三条 suppl-3601-109/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-3 **第一項** 政府は、今後の医療の需要に対応した医師、歯科医師及び薬剤師の養成の在り方に関し、速やかに検討を加え、その結果に基づいて必要な措置を講ずるものとする。 suppl-3601-109/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-3/par-1 The Government is to promptly conduct a review of the state of the training of physicians, dentists and pharmacists in response to the future demand for medical care, and take necessary measures based on the results. machine translation, not official ### 第四条 suppl-3601-109/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-4 **第一項** 政府は、地域における適正な医療を確保するために医療機関が果たしている社会的役割の重要性にかんがみ、医療機関の経営基盤の安定及び業務の円滑な継続を図るための必要な措置を講ずるものとする。 suppl-3601-109/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-4/par-1 In view of the importance of the social role played by medical institutions in ensuring appropriate medical care in the region, the Government is to take the necessary measures for stabilizing the management base of medical institutions and ensuring the smooth continuation of their operations. machine translation, not official ### 第五条（経過措置） — Transitional Measures caption: machine translation, not official suppl-3601-109/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-5 **第一項** 改正後の第七条の二第一項各号に掲げる者が都道府県知事に第七条第一項又は第二項の許可の申請をした場合における許可又は不許可の処分であつて、改正後の第三十条の三第十一項の規定により当該都道府県の医療計画が公示される日までの間にされるものについては、改正前の第七条の二第一項から第四項までの規定は、附則第一条ただし書の政令で定める日以後も、なおその効力を有する。この場合において、改正前の第七条の二第三項中「医療機関整備審議会」とあるのは、「都道府県医療審議会」とする。 suppl-3601-109/art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-5/par-1 In the case where a person listed in the items of Article 7-2, paragraph (1) after the revision files with the prefectural governor an application for the permission under Article 7, paragraph (1) or (2), the provisions of Article 7-2, paragraphs (1) through (4) before the revision remain in force, even on or after the date specified by Cabinet Order in the proviso to Article 1 of the Supplementary Provisions, with regard to a disposition of permission or non-permission made until the date on which the medical care plan of the prefecture is publicly announced pursuant to Article 30-4, paragraph (11) after the revision; in this case, the phrase "Medical Institution Development Council" in Article 7-2, paragraph (3) before the revision is deemed to be replaced with "Prefectural Council on Medical Service Facilities". machine translation, not official ### 第六条 suppl-3601-109/art-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-6 **第一項** この法律の施行の際現に存する医療法人については、改正後の第四十六条の二から第四十七条まで及び第六十八条の規定にかかわらず、この法律の施行の日から二年間は、なお従前の例による。 suppl-3601-109/art-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-6/par-1 With regard to a medical corporation existing at the time of enforcement of this Act, notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 46-2 through 47 and Article 68 after the revision, the provisions then in force continue to govern for two years from the date of enforcement of this Act. machine translation, not official ### 第七条 suppl-3601-109/art-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-7 **第一項** 附則第一条ただし書の政令で定める日の前日までの間において、都道府県知事は、改正後の第六十四条第二項又は第六十六条第一項の規定に基づく処分を行うに当たつては、あらかじめ、医療機関整備審議会の意見を聴かなければならない。 suppl-3601-109/art-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-7/par-1 Until the day before the date specified by Cabinet Order in the proviso to Article 1 of the Supplementary Provisions, the prefectural governor must hear the opinion of the Medical Institution Development Council in advance when taking a disposition under Article 64, paragraph (2) or Article 66, paragraph (1) after the revision. machine translation, not official ### 第八条 suppl-3601-109/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-8 **第一項** 改正前の医療法の規定及び前条の規定によつてした処分又は手続は、改正後の医療法の相当規定によつてしたものとみなす。 suppl-3601-109/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-8/par-1 A disposition or procedure made under the provisions of the Medical Care Act before the revision and the provisions of the preceding Article is deemed to have been made under the corresponding provisions of the Medical Care Act after the revision. machine translation, not official ### 第九条 suppl-3601-109/art-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-9 **第一項** この法律の施行前にした行為に対する罰則の適用については、なお従前の例による。 suppl-3601-109/art-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-9/par-1 With regard to the application of penal provisions to acts committed before this Act comes into effect, the provisions then in force continue to govern. machine translation, not official --- ## Cites - suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1: 附則第五条 → 医療法 附則第五条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 5), suppl-3601-109/art-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-5 - suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1: 次条から附則第四条まで → 医療法 附則第二条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 2), suppl-3601-109/art-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-2 - suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1: 次条から附則第四条まで → 医療法 附則第三条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 3), suppl-3601-109/art-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-3 - suppl-3601-109/art-1/par-1: 次条から附則第四条まで → 医療法 附則第四条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 4), suppl-3601-109/art-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-4 - suppl-3601-109/art-5/par-1: 附則第一条 → 医療法 附則第一条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 1), suppl-3601-109/art-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-1 - suppl-3601-109/art-7/par-1: 附則第一条 → 医療法 附則第一条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 1), suppl-3601-109/art-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-1 - suppl-3601-109/art-8/par-1: 前条 → 医療法 附則第七条 (Supplementary Provisions, Article 7), suppl-3601-109/art-7 — https://japanlaw.org/en/medical-care-act/suppl-3601-109/art-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/323AC0000000205/suppl-3601-109/art-7 ## Cited by 4 provisions cite this one. 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