# 国民健康保険法 / National Health Insurance Act — 第三章 (Chapter 3)
- Law: 国民健康保険法 (National Health Insurance Act), 昭和三十三年法律第百九十二号
- English title "National Health Insurance Act": Ministry of Justice translation
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- Provision: 第三章 (Chapter 3) — address `ch-3`
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## 第三章 国民健康保険組合 — Chapter III National Health Insurance Societies
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ch-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#ch-3
## 第一節 通則 — Section 1 General Rules
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ch-3/sec-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#ch-3/sec-1
### 第十三条（組織） — (Organization)
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art-13 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-13
**第一項** 国民健康保険組合（以下「組合」という。）は、同種の事業又は業務に従事する者で当該組合の地区内に住所を有するものを組合員として組織する。
art-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-13/par-1
National health insurance societies (hereinafter referred to as a "Society") shall be organized by incorporating those who are engaged in the same kind of business or work and are domiciled in the same district of a Society as its members.
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**第二項** 前項の組合の地区は、一又は二以上の市町村の区域によるものとする。ただし、特別の理由があるときは、この区域によらないことができる。
art-13/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-13/par-2
The district of a Society set forth in the preceding paragraph shall consist of the area covered by one, or two or more Municipalities; provided, however, that this shall not apply if any special reason exists for not basing said district on such areas.
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**第三項** 第一項の規定にかかわらず、第六条各号（第八号及び第十号を除く。）のいずれかに該当する者及び他の組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者である者は、組合員となることができない。ただし、その者の世帯に同条各号（第十号を除く。）のいずれにも該当せず、かつ、他の組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者でない者があるときは、この限りでない。
art-13/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-13/par-3
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), a person shall not be eligible as a Society member if said person falls under any of the items (excluding items (viii) and (x)) of Article 6 or is an insured person under any national health insurance program provided by another Society; provided, however, that this shall not apply if said person's household includes any person who does not fall under any of the items (excluding item (x)) of the same Article and who is not an insured person under any national health insurance program provided by another Society.
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**第四項** 第一項の規定にかかわらず、組合に使用される者で、第六条各号（第八号及び第十号を除く。）のいずれにも該当せず、かつ、他の組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者でないものは、当該組合の組合員となることができる。
art-13/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-13/par-4
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), a person shall be eligible as a Society member if said person is employed by said Society, does not fall under any of the items (excluding items (viii) and (x)) of Article 6, and is not an insured person under any national health insurance program provided by another Society.
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### 第十四条（人格） — (Personality)
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art-14 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-14
**第一項** 組合は、法人とする。
art-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-14/par-1
A Society shall be a corporation.
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### 第十五条（名称） — (Name)
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art-15 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-15
**第一項** 組合は、その名称中に「国民健康保険組合」という文字を用いなければならない。
art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-15/par-1
A Society shall use the characters "国民健康保険組合" (pronounced "kokumin kenko hoken kumiai" (literally meaning "national health insurance society")) in its name.
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**第二項** 組合以外の者は、「国民健康保険組合」という名称又はこれに類する名称を用いてはならない。
art-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-15/par-2
No person other than a Society may use the name "kokumin kenko hoken kumiai" or any name similar thereto.
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### 第十六条（住所） — (Domicile)
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art-16 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-16
**第一項** 組合の住所は、その主たる事務所の所在地にあるものとする。
art-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-16/par-1
The domicile of a Society shall be at the location of its principal office.
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### 第十七条（設立） — (Establishment)
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art-17 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17
**第一項** 組合を設立しようとするときは、主たる事務所の所在地の都道府県知事の認可を受けなければならない。
art-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-1
The establishment of a Society must be subject to the authorization of the prefectural governor governing the area which is the location of its principal office.
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**第二項** 前項の認可の申請は、十五人以上の発起人が規約を作成し、組合員となるべき者三百人以上の同意を得て行うものとする。
art-17/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-2
An application for the authorization set forth in the preceding paragraph shall be filed by preparing the Society's constitution, which shall be prepared by at least fifteen founders, and by obtaining consent thereto from at least three hundred persons who will become members of said Society.
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**第三項** 都道府県知事は、第一項の認可の申請があつた場合においては、あらかじめ、次の各号に定める組合の区分に応じ、当該各号に定める者の意見を聴き、当該認可の申請に係る組合の設立により、当該組合の地区をその区域に含む都道府県及び当該都道府県内の市町村の国民健康保険事業の運営に支障を及ぼさないと認めるときでなければ、同項の認可をしてはならない。
art-17/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-3
In the case where an application for the authorization set forth in paragraph (1) is filed, the prefectural governor shall, in advance, hear the opinions of the persons specified in each of the following items for the categories of Societies set forth in those items, and shall not give the authorization set forth in the same paragraph unless said prefectural governor finds that the establishment of the Society pertaining to the application for authorization will not hinder the administration of the national health insurance services of the prefectures whose areas include the district of said Society and of the Municipalities within those prefectures.
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**一** その地区が一の都道府県の区域を越えない組合 当該組合の地区をその区域に含む市町村の市町村長（特別区の区長を含む。以下同じ。）
art-17/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-3/item-1
a Society whose district does not extend beyond the area of one prefecture: the heads of the Municipalities (including the heads of special wards; the same applies hereinafter) whose area includes the district of said Society;
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**二** その地区が二以上の都道府県の区域にまたがる組合 当該組合の地区をその区域に含む市町村（第一項の認可の申請を受けた都道府県知事が統括する都道府県内の市町村に限る。）の市町村長及び当該組合の地区をその区域に含む都道府県の都道府県知事（当該認可の申請を受けた都道府県知事を除く。次項において「他の都道府県知事」という。）
art-17/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-3/item-2
a Society whose district extends over the areas of two or more prefectures: the heads of the Municipalities whose area includes the district of said Society (limited to Municipalities within the prefecture governed by the prefectural governor who received the application for the authorization set forth in paragraph (1)) and the prefectural governors of the prefectures whose areas include the district of said Society (excluding the prefectural governor who received the application for said authorization; referred to as an "other prefectural governor" in the following paragraph).
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**第四項** 前項の規定により、他の都道府県知事が意見を述べるに当たつては、あらかじめ、当該他の都道府県知事が統括する都道府県内の市町村（第一項の認可の申請に係る組合の地区をその区域に含む市町村に限る。）の市町村長の意見を聴かなければならない。
art-17/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-4
In stating an opinion pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the other prefectural governor must in advance hear the opinions of the heads of the Municipalities within the prefecture governed by that other prefectural governor (limited to Municipalities whose area includes the district of the Society pertaining to the application for the authorization set forth in paragraph (1)).
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**第五項** 組合は、設立の認可を受けた時に成立する。
art-17/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-5
A Society shall be incorporated at the time of authorization of its establishment.
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### 第十八条（規約の記載事項） — (Particulars to be Included in the Constitution)
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art-18 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18
**第一項** 組合の規約には、次の各号に掲げる事項を記載しなければならない。
art-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1
The constitution of a Society must contain the particulars listed in the following items:
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**一** 名称
art-18/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-1
name;
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**二** 事務所の所在地
art-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-2
location of the office;
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**三** 組合の地区及び組合員の範囲
art-18/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-3
district of the Society and the scope of its membership;
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**四** 組合員の加入及び脱退に関する事項
art-18/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-4
particulars pertaining to the joining and withdrawal of Society members;
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**五** 被保険者の資格の取得及び喪失に関する事項
art-18/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-5
particulars pertaining to the acquisition and loss of eligibility as an insured person;
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**六** 役員に関する事項
art-18/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-6
particulars pertaining to officers;
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**七** 組合会に関する事項
art-18/par-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-7
particulars pertaining to Society meetings;
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**八** 保険料に関する事項
art-18/par-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-8
particulars pertaining to insurance premiums;
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**九** 準備金その他の財産の管理に関する事項
art-18/par-1/item-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-9
particulars pertaining to reserves and other particulars related to property management;
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**十** 公告の方法
art-18/par-1/item-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-10
method for giving public notice;
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**十一** 前各号に掲げる事項のほか厚生労働省令で定める事項
art-18/par-1/item-11 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-18/par-1/item-11
in addition to the particulars listed in the preceding items, particulars specified by Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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### 第十九条（被保険者） — (Insured Persons)
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art-19 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-19
**第一項** 組合員及び組合員の世帯に属する者は、当該組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者とする。ただし、第六条各号（第十号を除く。）のいずれかに該当する者及び他の組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者は、この限りでない。
art-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-19/par-1
A Society member and all persons belonging to said member's household shall be insured persons under the national health insurance program provided by said Society; provided, however, that this shall not apply to any person who falls under any of the items (excluding item (x)) of Article 6 or is an insured person under any national health insurance program provided by another Society.
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**第二項** 前項の規定にかかわらず、組合は、規約の定めるところにより、組合員の世帯に属する者を包括して被保険者としないことができる。
art-19/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-19/par-2
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, a Society may, pursuant to the provisions of its constitution, choose not to grant status as an insured person collectively to all persons belonging to the household of a member of such Society.
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### 第二十条（資格取得の時期） — (Time of Acquisition of Eligibility)
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art-20 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-20
**第一項** 組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者は、当該組合の組合員若しくは組合員の世帯に属する者となつた日又は第六条各号（第十号を除く。）のいずれにも該当しなくなつた日若しくは他の組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者でなくなつた日から、その資格を取得する。
art-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-20/par-1
An insured person under the national health insurance program provided by a Society shall become eligible as such on the day on which said person becomes a member of said Society or on the first day on which said person belongs to such member's household or on which said person no longer falls under any of the items (excluding item (x)) of Article 6 or on the day on which said person ceases to be an insured person under the National Health Insurance provided by another Society.
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### 第二十一条（資格喪失の時期） — (Time of Loss of Eligibility)
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art-21 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-21
**第一項** 組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者は、組合員若しくは組合員の世帯に属する者でなくなつた日の翌日又は第六条各号（第九号及び第十号を除く。）のいずれかに該当するに至つた日の翌日から、その資格を喪失する。ただし、組合員又は組合員の世帯に属する者でなくなつたことにより、都道府県等が行う国民健康保険又は他の組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者となつたときは、その日から、その資格を喪失する。
art-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-21/par-1
An insured person under the national health insurance program provided by a Society shall lose eligibility as such from the day immediately following the day on which said person ceases to be a member of said Society or ceases to belong to such member's household or from the day immediately following the first day on which said person falls under any of the items (excluding items (ix) and (x)) of Article 6; provided, however, that if said insured person becomes an insured person under the national health insurance program provided by prefectures, etc. or the national health insurance program provided by another Society as a result of the fact that said person ceases to be a member of said Society or ceases to belong to such member's household, said person shall lose eligibility as such from the day on which said person ceases to be a member of such Society or ceases to belong to such member's household.
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**第二項** 組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者は、第六条第九号に該当するに至つた日から、その資格を喪失する。
art-21/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-21/par-2
An insured person under the national health insurance program provided by a Society shall lose eligibility as such from the first day on which said person falls under item (ix) of Article 6.
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### 第二十二条（準用規定） — (Provisions Applied Mutatis Mutandis)
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art-22 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-22
**第一項** 第九条（第六項を除く。）の規定は、組合が行う国民健康保険の被保険者に関する届出及び被保険者の資格に関する確認について準用する。この場合において、同条第一項、第三項及び第五項中「世帯主」とあるのは「組合員」と、同条第一項及び第五項中「市町村」とあるのは「組合」と、同条第二項中「世帯主と」とあるのは「組合員と」と、同項及び同条第四項中「世帯主は」とあるのは「組合員は」と、「当該世帯主が住所を有する市町村」とあるのは「組合」と、「当該市町村」とあるのは「当該組合」と、「世帯主に」とあるのは「組合員に」と読み替えるものとする。
art-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-22/par-1
The provisions of Article 9 (excluding paragraph (6)) apply mutatis mutandis to notification concerning insured persons under the national health insurance program provided by a Society and confirmation concerning the eligibility of insured persons. In this case, the term "Householder" in paragraphs (1), (3) and (5) of that Article is deemed to be replaced with "Society member"; the term "the Municipality" in paragraphs (1) and (5) of that Article with "the Society"; the phrase "as a Householder" in paragraph (2) of that Article with "as a Society member"; the phrase "Householder may" in paragraphs (2) and (4) of that Article with "Society member may"; the phrase "the Municipality in which said Householder has a domicile" in paragraphs (2) and (4) of that Article with "the Society"; the phrase "the Municipality is to" in paragraphs (2) and (4) of that Article with "the Society is to"; and the phrase "the Householder who requested" in paragraphs (2) and (4) of that Article with "the Society member who requested".
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## 第二節 管理 — Section 2 Management
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ch-3/sec-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#ch-3/sec-2
### 第二十三条（役員） — (Officers)
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art-23 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-23
**第一項** 組合に、役員として、理事及び監事を置く。
art-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-23/par-1
Each Society shall have directors and auditors as its officers.
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**第二項** 理事の定数は五人以上、監事の定数は二人以上とし、それぞれ規約で定める。
art-23/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-23/par-2
The fixed number of directors shall be five or more and the fixed number of auditors shall be two or more, and each of these fixed numbers shall be specified by the Society's constitution.
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**第三項** 理事及び監事は、規約の定めるところにより、組合員のうちから組合会で選任する。ただし、特別の事情があるときは、組合員以外の者のうちから組合会で選任することを妨げない。
art-23/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-23/par-3
All directors and auditors shall be appointed at a Society meeting from among Society members pursuant to the provisions of the Society's constitution; provided, however, that this shall not preclude directors and auditors from being appointed at a Society meeting from among persons other than Society members if any special circumstances exist.
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**第四項** 理事及び監事の任期は、三年をこえない範囲内において、規約で定める。
art-23/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-23/par-4
The respective terms of office of directors and auditors shall be specified by the Society's constitution within a period not exceeding three years.
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### 第二十四条（役員の職務） — (Duties of Officers)
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art-24 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24
**第一項** 理事は、規約の定めるところにより、組合の業務を執行し、及び組合を代表する。
art-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24/par-1
A director shall execute the operations of the Society and shall represent the Society pursuant to the provisions of its constitution.
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**第二項** 組合の業務は、規約に別段の定がある場合を除くほか、理事の過半数で決する。
art-24/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24/par-2
Unless otherwise specified by the constitution, a Society's operations shall be determined by the majority of all directors.
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**第三項** 監事は、組合の業務の執行及び財産の状況を監査する。
art-24/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24/par-3
An auditor shall audit the performance of business and the status of the property of the Society.
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### 第二十四条の二（理事の代表権の制限） — (Restrictions on Directors' Authority of Representation)
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art-24-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-2
**第一項** 理事の代表権に加えた制限は、善意の第三者に対抗することができない。
art-24-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-2/par-1
Restrictions on directors' authority of representation may not be asserted against a third party without knowledge of such restrictions.
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### 第二十四条の三（理事の代理行為の委任） — (Delegation of Directors' Authority)
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art-24-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-3
**第一項** 理事は、規約又は組合会の決議によつて禁止されていないときに限り、特定の行為の代理を他人に委任することができる。
art-24-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-3/par-1
A director may delegate their authority on a specific action to another person unless such delegation is prohibited by the Society's constitution or a resolution of a Society meeting.
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### 第二十四条の四（仮理事） — (Provisional Director)
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art-24-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-4
**第一項** 理事が欠けた場合において、事務が遅滞することにより損害を生ずるおそれがあるときは、都道府県知事は、利害関係人の請求により又は職権で、仮理事を選任しなければならない。
art-24-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-4/par-1
In cases where there is any vacancy in the position of director and when damage is likely to occur due to a delay in business, the prefectural governor must appoint a provisional director at the request of any interested person or by said person's authority.
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### 第二十四条の五（利益相反行為） — (Acts in Conflict of Interest)
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art-24-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-5
**第一項** 組合と理事との利益が相反する事項については、理事は、代表権を有しない。この場合においては、都道府県知事は、利害関係人の請求により又は職権で、特別代理人を選任しなければならない。
art-24-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-24-5/par-1
A director shall have no authority of representation as to any matter involving a conflict of interest between the Society and such director. In the event of such a conflict of interest, the prefectural governor must appoint a special agent at the request of any interested person or by said person's authority.
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### 第二十五条（理事の専決処分） — (Matters to be Left Solely to a Directors' Disposal)
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art-25 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-25
**第一項** 組合会が成立しないとき、又はその議決すべき事項を議決しないときは、理事は、都道府県知事の指揮を受け、その議決すべき事項を処分することができる。
art-25/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-25/par-1
When a valid Society meeting fails to take place or when a Society meeting fails to make a resolution on any matter on which a resolution needs to be made, the directors may, under the direction of the prefectural governor, handle such matter on which a resolution needs to be made.
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**第二項** 組合会において議決すべき事項に関し臨時急施を要する場合において、組合会が成立しないとき、又は組合会を招集する暇がないときは、理事は、その議決すべき事項を処分することができる。
art-25/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-25/par-2
In cases where a matter on which a resolution needs to be made at a Society meeting must be implemented temporarily and urgently, when a valid Society meeting fails to take place or when there is no time to convene a Society meeting, then the directors may handle such matter on which a resolution needs to be made.
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**第三項** 前二項の規定による処分については、理事は、その後最初に招集される組合会に報告しなければならない。
art-25/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-25/par-3
Any disposition made pursuant to the provisions of the two preceding paragraphs must be reported by the directors at the first Society meeting convened thereafter.
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### 第二十六条（組合会） — (Society Meetings)
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art-26 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-26
**第一項** 組合に組合会を置く。
art-26/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-26/par-1
A Society shall have Society meetings.
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**第二項** 組合会は、組合会議員をもつて組織するものとし、組合会議員の定数は、組合員の総数の二十分の一を下らない範囲内において、規約で定める。ただし、組合員の総数が六百人をこえる組合にあつては、三十人以上であることをもつて足りる。
art-26/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-26/par-2
A Society meeting shall be composed of Society council members, whose fixed number shall be specified by its constitution within a range not less than one-twentieth of the total number of Society members; provided, however, that in cases where a Society has more than six hundred members in total, having at least thirty Society council members will suffice.
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**第三項** 組合会議員は、規約の定めるところにより、組合員が、組合員のうちから選挙する。
art-26/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-26/par-3
Society council members shall be elected by Society members from among themselves pursuant to the provisions of the Society's constitution.
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**第四項** 組合会議員の任期は、三年をこえない範囲内において、規約で定める。
art-26/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-26/par-4
The term of office of Society council members shall be specified by the Society's constitution within a period not exceeding three years.
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### 第二十七条（組合会の議決事項） — (Matters to be Decided on by a Society Meeting)
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art-27 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27
**第一項** 次の各号に掲げる事項は、組合会の議決を経なければならない。
art-27/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1
The matters listed in the following items must be determined through a Society meeting:
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**一** 規約の変更
art-27/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-1
changes to the Society's constitution;
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**二** 借入金の借入及びその方法並びに借入金の利率及び償還方法
art-27/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-2
obtaining a loan and the method thereof as well as the interest rate and the method of reimbursement of said loan;
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**三** 収入支出の予算
art-27/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-3
budget for income and expenditure;
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**四** 決算
art-27/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-4
settlement of accounts;
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**五** 予算をもつて定めるものを除くほか、組合の負担となるべき契約
art-27/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-5
contracts which will place a burden on the Society other than those prescribed by a budget;
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**六** 準備金その他重要な財産の処分
art-27/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-6
dispositions of a reserve or any other important property;
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**七** 訴訟の提起及び和解
art-27/par-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-7
filing and settling lawsuits;
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**八** 前各号に掲げる事項のほか、規約で組合会の議決を経なければならないものと定めた事項
art-27/par-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-8
in addition to the matters listed in the preceding items, matters specified by the Society's constitution as those which require resolution by a Society meeting.
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**第二項** 前項第一号、第二号及び第六号に掲げる事項（同項第一号及び第二号に掲げる事項のうち、合併により消滅する組合の地区を合併後存続する組合の地区の一部とする地区の拡張に係る規約の変更その他の厚生労働省令で定めるものを除く。）の議決は、都道府県知事の認可を受けなければ、その効力を生じない。
art-27/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-2
A resolution on any of the matters listed in items (i), (ii) and (vi) of the preceding paragraph (in the case of the matters listed in items (i) and (ii) of the same paragraph, excluding changes to the Society's constitution pertaining to an expansion of the district of said Society which will continue to exist after a merger in order to include as part of its district that of another Society which will be dissolved as a result of the merger, and other matters specified by Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) shall not become effective without the authorization of the prefectural governor.
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**第三項** 第十七条第三項及び第四項の規定は、組合の地区の拡張に係る規約の変更に関する前項の認可について準用する。
art-27/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-3
The provisions of Article 17, paragraphs (3) and (4) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the authorization set forth in the preceding paragraph with respect to changes to the Society's constitution pertaining to an expansion of the district of said Society.
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**第四項** 組合は、第一項第三号に掲げる事項及び第二項に規定する厚生労働省令で定める事項の議決をしたときは、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。
art-27/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-4
When a Society decides on the matter listed in paragraph (1), item (iii) or any of the matters specified by Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as set forth in paragraph (2), it must promptly notify the prefectural governor thereof.
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### 第二十八条（組合会の招集） — (Convocation of Society Meetings)
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art-28 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-28
**第一項** 理事は、規約の定めるところにより、毎年度一回通常組合会を招集しなければならない。
art-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-28/par-1
Directors must, pursuant to the provisions of a Society's constitution, convene an ordinary Society meeting once annually.
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**第二項** 組合会議員が、その定数の三分の一以上の同意を得て、会議の目的である事項及び招集の理由を記載した書面を組合に提出して組合会の招集を請求したときは、理事は、その請求があつた日から起算して二十日以内に、臨時組合会を招集しなければならない。
art-28/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-28/par-2
When a Society meeting member requests, upon the consent of no less than one-third of the fixed number of Society council members, the convocation of a Society meeting by submitting a document stating the subject matter of such meeting and the reasons for such convocation to said Society, the directors must convene an extraordinary Society meeting within twenty days from the day of such request.
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### 第二十九条（選挙権及び議決権） — (Right to Elect and Voting Rights)
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art-29 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-29
**第一項** 組合員は、各自一箇の選挙権を有し、組合会議員は、各自一箇の議決権を有する。
art-29/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-29/par-1
Each Society member shall have the right to make a single vote in elections and on resolutions.
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### 第二十九条の二（議決権のない場合） — (No Voting Rights)
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art-29-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-29-2
**第一項** 組合と特定の組合会議員との関係について議決をする場合には、その組合会議員は、議決権を有しない。
art-29-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-29-2/par-1
When voting on the relationship between a Society and a specific Society meeting member, said Society meeting member shall have no voting right.
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### 第三十条（組合会の権限） — (Authority of Society Meetings)
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art-30 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-30
**第一項** 組合会は、組合の事務に関する書類を検査し、理事若しくは監事の報告を請求し、又は事務の管理、議決の執行若しくは出納を検査することができる。
art-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-30/par-1
A Society meeting may inspect documents concerning the Society's affairs, may request reports from directors or auditors, or may inspect the management of affairs, the execution of decisions, or revenue and expenditure of the Society.
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**第二項** 組合会は、組合会議員のうちから選任した者に、前項の組合会の権限に属する事項を行わせることができる。
art-30/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-30/par-2
A Society meeting may have a person appointed from among the Society council members carry out any of the matters under authority of the Society meeting as set forth in the preceding paragraph.
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### 第三十一条（一般社団法人及び一般財団法人に関する法律の準用） — (Application Mutatis Mutandis of the Act Concerning General Corporations and General Foundations)
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art-31 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-31
**第一項** 一般社団法人及び一般財団法人に関する法律（平成十八年法律第四十八号）第七十八条の規定は、組合について準用する。
art-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-31/par-1
The provisions of Article 78 of the Act Concerning General Corporations and General Foundations (Act No. 48 of 2006) shall apply mutatis mutandis to a Society.
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## 第三節 解散及び合併 — Section 3 Dissolution and Mergers
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ch-3/sec-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#ch-3/sec-3
### 第三十二条（解散） — (Dissolution)
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art-32 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32
**第一項** 組合は、次の各号に掲げる理由により解散する。
art-32/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1
A Society shall be dissolved for any of the reasons listed in the following items:
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**一** 組合会の議決
art-32/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1/item-1
a decision by the Society meeting;
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**二** 規約で定めた解散理由の発生
art-32/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1/item-2
the occurrence of a reason for dissolution set forth in the Society's constitution;
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**三** 第百八条第四項又は第五項の規定による解散命令
art-32/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1/item-3
a dissolution order issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 108, paragraph (4) or (5);
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**四** 合併
art-32/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1/item-4
a merger.
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**第二項** 組合は、前項第一号又は第二号に掲げる理由により解散しようとするときは、厚生労働省令の定めるところにより、都道府県知事の認可を受けなければならない。
art-32/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-2
Dissolution of a Society for the reason listed in item (i) or (ii) of the preceding paragraph must obtain authorization of the prefectural governor pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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### 第三十二条の二（残余財産の帰属） — (Vesting of Residual Assets)
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art-32-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-2
**第一項** 解散した組合の財産は、規約で指定した者に帰属する。
art-32-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-2/par-1
The residual assets of a dissolved Society shall be vested in the person, if any, designated by its constitution.
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**第二項** 規約で権利の帰属すべき者を指定せず、又はその者を指定する方法を定めなかつたときは、理事は、都道府県知事の許可を得て、その組合の目的に類似する目的のために、その財産を処分することができる。ただし、組合会の決議を経なければならない。
art-32-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-2/par-2
When the Society's constitution fails to designate any person with whom rights should be vested, or fails to provide the means by which to designate such person, the directors may, with the permission of the prefectural governor, dispose of the assets of the Society for any purpose which is similar to that of said Society; provided, however, that this must require a resolution made at a Society meeting.
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**第三項** 前二項の規定により処分されない財産は、国庫に帰属する。
art-32-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-2/par-3
Any asset which is not disposed of pursuant to the provisions of the two preceding paragraphs shall be vested in the national treasury.
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### 第三十二条の三（清算中の組合の能力） — (Capacity of a Society under Liquidation)
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art-32-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-3
**第一項** 解散した組合は、清算の目的の範囲内において、その清算の結了に至るまではなお存続するものとみなす。
art-32-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-3/par-1
A dissolved Society shall be deemed to continue to exist to the extent of the purpose of its liquidation, until the conclusion of its liquidation procedure.
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### 第三十二条の四（清算人） — (Liquidators)
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art-32-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-4
**第一項** 組合が解散したときは、破産手続開始の決定による解散の場合を除き、理事がその清算人となる。ただし、規約に別段の定めがあるとき、又は組合会において理事以外の者を選任したときは、この限りでない。
art-32-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-4/par-1
When a Society has been dissolved, the directors shall become liquidators, except in the cases of a dissolution effected pursuant to a decision for the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings; provided, however, that this shall not apply if it is otherwise specified in the Society's constitution or if persons other than the directors have been appointed as liquidators at a Society meeting.
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### 第三十二条の五（裁判所による清算人の選任） — (Appointment of Liquidators by Court)
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art-32-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-5
**第一項** 前条の規定により清算人となる者がないとき、又は清算人が欠けたため損害を生ずるおそれがあるときは、裁判所は、利害関係人若しくは検察官の請求により又は職権で、清算人を選任することができる。
art-32-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-5/par-1
When there are no persons who qualify as liquidators pursuant to the provisions of the preceding Article or when any damage is likely to occur due to a vacancy in the position of liquidators, the court may appoint a liquidator(s) at the request of an interested person or a public prosecutor, or by the court's own authority.
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### 第三十二条の六（清算人の解任） — (Dismissal of Liquidators)
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art-32-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-6
**第一項** 重要な事由があるときは、裁判所は、利害関係人若しくは検察官の請求により又は職権で、清算人を解任することができる。
art-32-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-6/par-1
When any material grounds exist, the court may dismiss a liquidator at the request of any interested person or a public prosecutor, or by the court's own authority.
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### 第三十二条の七（清算人及び解散の届出） — (Notification of Liquidators and Dissolution)
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art-32-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-7
**第一項** 清算人は、破産手続開始の決定及び第百八条第四項又は第五項の規定による解散命令の場合を除き、その氏名及び住所並びに解散の原因及び年月日を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。
art-32-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-7/par-1
Except in the case of a decision for the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings or in the case of a dissolution order issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 108, paragraph (4) or (5), a liquidator must provide notification of their name and domicile and the cause and date of said dissolution to the prefectural governor.
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**第二項** 清算中に就職した清算人は、その氏名及び住所を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。
art-32-7/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-7/par-2
A liquidator who assumes office in the course of liquidation must provide notification of their name and domicile to the prefectural governor.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第三項** 前項の規定は、第百八条第四項又は第五項の規定による解散命令の際に就職した清算人について準用する。
art-32-7/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-7/par-3
The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall apply mutatis mutandis to any liquidator who assumes office as a result of a dissolution order issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 108, paragraph (4) or (5).
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### 第三十二条の八（清算人の職務及び権限） — (Duties and Authority of Liquidators)
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art-32-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8
**第一項** 清算人の職務は、次のとおりとする。
art-32-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8/par-1
The duties of a liquidator shall be as follows:
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**一** 現務の結了
art-32-8/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8/par-1/item-1
the conclusion of current business;
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**二** 債権の取立て及び債務の弁済
art-32-8/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8/par-1/item-2
the collection of debts and the performance of obligations;
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**三** 残余財産の引渡し
art-32-8/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8/par-1/item-3
the delivery of residual assets.
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**第二項** 清算人は、前項各号に掲げる職務を行うために必要な一切の行為をすることができる。
art-32-8/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8/par-2
A liquidator may perform any and all acts in order to perform the duties listed in the items of the preceding paragraph.
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### 第三十二条の九（債権の申出の催告等） — (Demand for Filing of Claims)
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art-32-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9
**第一項** 清算人は、その就職の日から二箇月以内に、少なくとも三回の公告をもつて、債権者に対し、一定の期間内にその債権の申出をすべき旨の催告をしなければならない。この場合において、その期間は、二箇月を下ることができない。
art-32-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-1
A liquidator must, within two months from the day of assuming office and by giving public notice on at least three occasions, demand that the relevant creditors file their claims within a stated period. In this case, such notice period may not be less than two months.
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**第二項** 前項の公告には、債権者がその期間内に申出をしないときは清算から除斥されるべき旨を付記しなければならない。ただし、清算人は、知れている債権者を除斥することができない。
art-32-9/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-2
The public notice set forth in the preceding paragraph must include a statement to the effect that any claim of a creditor shall be excluded from the liquidation procedure unless said creditor files such claim within the stated period; provided, however, that the liquidator may not exclude any known creditor.
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**第三項** 清算人は、知れている債権者には、各別にその申出の催告をしなければならない。
art-32-9/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-3
The liquidator must make a demand to each known creditor to file said creditor's claim.
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**第四項** 第一項の公告は、官報に掲載してする。
art-32-9/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-4
The public notice set forth in paragraph (1) shall be effected by publication in the Official Gazette.
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### 第三十二条の十（期間経過後の債権の申出） — (Filing Claims after Passing of the Stated Period)
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art-32-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-10
**第一項** 前条第一項の期間の経過後に申出をした債権者は、組合の債務が完済された後まだ権利の帰属すべき者に引き渡されていない財産に対してのみ、請求をすることができる。
art-32-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-10/par-1
Any creditor who files a claim after the passing of the period set forth in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article shall be entitled to file a claim only with regard to the assets which, after all debts of the Society have been paid off, have not yet been delivered to the persons with vested rights.
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### 第三十二条の十一（裁判所による監督） — (Supervision by the Court)
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art-32-11 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11
**第一項** 組合の解散及び清算は、裁判所の監督に属する。
art-32-11/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11/par-1
The dissolution and liquidation of a Society shall be subject to supervision of the court.
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**第二項** 裁判所は、職権で、いつでも前項の監督に必要な検査をすることができる。
art-32-11/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11/par-2
The court may, by its own authority, conduct any inspection necessary for the supervision set forth in the preceding paragraph.
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**第三項** 組合の解散及び清算を監督する裁判所は、組合の業務を監督する官庁に対し、意見を求め、又は調査を嘱託することができる。
art-32-11/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11/par-3
A court supervising the dissolution and liquidation of a Society may seek the opinion of, or commission an investigation from a government agency supervising the operations of such Society.
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**第四項** 前項に規定する官庁は、同項に規定する裁判所に対し、意見を述べることができる。
art-32-11/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11/par-4
The government agency set forth in the preceding paragraph may state its opinion to the court set forth in the same paragraph.
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### 第三十二条の十二（清算結了の届出） — (Notification of the Conclusion of a Liquidation Procedure)
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art-32-12 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-12
**第一項** 清算が結了したときは、清算人は、その旨を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。
art-32-12/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-12/par-1
Upon conclusion of a liquidation procedure, the liquidator must notify the prefectural governor thereof.
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### 第三十二条の十三（解散及び清算の監督等に関する事件の管轄） — (Jurisdiction over Cases Concerning Supervision of Dissolution and Liquidation, etc.)
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art-32-13 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-13
**第一項** 組合の解散及び清算の監督並びに清算人に関する事件は、その主たる事務所の所在地を管轄する地方裁判所の管轄に属する。
art-32-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-13/par-1
Cases concerning the supervision of the liquidation of a Society, and its liquidators, shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the district court which has jurisdiction over the location of the principal office of such Society.
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### 第三十二条の十四（不服申立ての制限） — (Restrictions on Appeals)
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art-32-14 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-14
**第一項** 清算人の選任の裁判に対しては、不服を申し立てることができない。
art-32-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-14/par-1
No appeal may be entered against a judicial decision on the appointment of a liquidator.
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### 第三十二条の十五（裁判所の選任する清算人の報酬） — (Remuneration for a Liquidator Appointed by the Court)
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art-32-15 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-15
**第一項** 裁判所は、第三十二条の五の規定により清算人を選任した場合には、組合が当該清算人に対して支払う報酬の額を定めることができる。この場合においては、裁判所は、当該清算人及び監事の陳述を聴かなければならない。
art-32-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-15/par-1
In cases where the court has appointed a liquidator(s) pursuant to the provisions of Article 32-5, the court may specify the amount of remuneration to be paid by the Society to such liquidator(s). In this case, the court must hear statements from such liquidator(s) and the auditors.
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### 第三十二条の十六（検査役の選任） — (Appointment of Inspectors)
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art-32-16 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-16
**第一項** 裁判所は、組合の解散及び清算の監督に必要な調査をさせるため、検査役を選任することができる。
art-32-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-16/par-1
The court may appoint an inspector(s) to conduct necessary investigations for the supervision of the dissolution and liquidation of a Society.
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**第二項** 前二条の規定は、前項の規定により裁判所が検査役を選任した場合について準用する。この場合において、前条中「清算人及び監事」とあるのは、「組合及び検査役」と読み替えるものとする。
art-32-16/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-16/par-2
The provisions of the preceding two Articles shall apply mutatis mutandis to cases where the court has appointed an inspector(s) pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph. In this case, the phrase "such liquidator(s) and the auditors" in the preceding Article shall be deemed to be replaced with "the Society and its inspector(s)".
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### 第三十三条（合併） — (Mergers)
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art-33 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-33
**第一項** 組合は、合併しようとする場合においては、組合会においてその旨を議決しなければならない。
art-33/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-33/par-1
Any merger of a Society must be subject to a resolution to such effect at a Society meeting.
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**第二項** 組合が合併した場合においては、合併により新たに設立された組合又は合併後存続する組合は、合併により消滅した組合の権利義務（その組合が、国民健康保険事業に関し、行政庁の許可、認可その他の処分に基いて有する権利義務を含む。）を承継する。
art-33/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-33/par-2
In cases where Societies have merged together, the Society newly incorporated through the merger or the Society surviving the merger shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the Society or Societies extinguished through said merger (including the rights and obligations which said Society or Societies have in relation to their respective national health insurance services based on the permission, license, approval or any other disposition by an administrative agency).
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### 第三十四条 〔削除 / repealed〕
art-34 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-34
**第一項** 削除
art-34/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-34/par-1
Deleted.
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## 第四節 雑則 — Section 4 Miscellaneous Provisions
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ch-3/sec-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#ch-3/sec-4
### 第三十五条（政令への委任） — (Delegation to Cabinet Order)
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art-35 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-35
**第一項** この章に規定するもののほか、組合の管理、財産の保管その他組合に関して必要な事項は、政令で定める。
art-35/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-35/par-1
In addition to what is provided for in this Chapter, necessary matters concerning the management of a Society, retention of its assets and other aspects of a Society shall be prescribed by Cabinet Order.
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- art-27/par-1/item-8: 前各号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第三号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-27/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-3
- art-27/par-1/item-8: 前各号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第四号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (iv)), art-27/par-1/item-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-4
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- art-27/par-1/item-8: 前各号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第六号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (vi)), art-27/par-1/item-6 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-6
- art-27/par-1/item-8: 前各号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第七号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (vii)), art-27/par-1/item-7 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-7
- art-27/par-2: 前項第一号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第一号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-27/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-1
- art-27/par-2: 第二号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第二号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-27/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-2
- art-27/par-2: 第六号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第六号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (vi)), art-27/par-1/item-6 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-6
- art-27/par-3: 第十七条第三項 → 国民健康保険法 第十七条第三項 (Article 17, paragraph (3)), art-17/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-3
- art-27/par-3: 第四項 → 国民健康保険法 第十七条第四項 (Article 17, paragraph (4)), art-17/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-13#art-17/par-4
- art-27/par-3: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第二項 (Article 27, paragraph (2)), art-27/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-2
- art-27/par-4: 第一項第三号 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第一項第三号 (Article 27, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-27/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-1/item-3
- art-27/par-4: 第二項 → 国民健康保険法 第二十七条第二項 (Article 27, paragraph (2)), art-27/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-27/par-2
- art-30/par-2: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十条第一項 (Article 30, paragraph (1)), art-30/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-30/par-1
- art-31/par-1: 一般社団法人及び一般財団法人に関する法律（平成十八年法律第四十八号）第七十八条 → e-Gov law 418AC0000000048, 第七十八条 (Article 78), art-78 — not held in this collection
- art-32/par-1/item-3: 第百八条第四項 → 国民健康保険法 第百八条第四項 (Article 108, paragraph (4)), art-108/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-10#art-108/par-4
- art-32/par-1/item-3: 第五項 → 国民健康保険法 第百八条第五項 (Article 108, paragraph (5)), art-108/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-10#art-108/par-5
- art-32/par-2: 前項第一号 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条第一項第一号 (Article 32, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-32/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1/item-1
- art-32/par-2: 第二号 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条第一項第二号 (Article 32, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-32/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32/par-1/item-2
- art-32-2/par-3: 前二項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の二第一項 (Article 32-2, paragraph (1)), art-32-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-2/par-1
- art-32-2/par-3: 前二項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の二第二項 (Article 32-2, paragraph (2)), art-32-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-2/par-2
- art-32-5/par-1: 前条 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の四 (Article 32-4), art-32-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-4
- art-32-7/par-1: 第百八条第四項 → 国民健康保険法 第百八条第四項 (Article 108, paragraph (4)), art-108/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-10#art-108/par-4
- art-32-7/par-1: 第五項 → 国民健康保険法 第百八条第五項 (Article 108, paragraph (5)), art-108/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-10#art-108/par-5
- art-32-7/par-3: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の七第二項 (Article 32-7, paragraph (2)), art-32-7/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-7/par-2
- art-32-7/par-3: 第百八条第四項 → 国民健康保険法 第百八条第四項 (Article 108, paragraph (4)), art-108/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-10#art-108/par-4
- art-32-7/par-3: 第五項 → 国民健康保険法 第百八条第五項 (Article 108, paragraph (5)), art-108/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-10#art-108/par-5
- art-32-8/par-2: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の八第一項 (Article 32-8, paragraph (1)), art-32-8/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-8/par-1
- art-32-9/par-2: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の九第一項 (Article 32-9, paragraph (1)), art-32-9/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-1
- art-32-9/par-4: 第一項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の九第一項 (Article 32-9, paragraph (1)), art-32-9/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-1
- art-32-10/par-1: 前条第一項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の九第一項 (Article 32-9, paragraph (1)), art-32-9/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-9/par-1
- art-32-11/par-2: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の十一第一項 (Article 32-11, paragraph (1)), art-32-11/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11/par-1
- art-32-11/par-4: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の十一第三項 (Article 32-11, paragraph (3)), art-32-11/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-11/par-3
- art-32-15/par-1: 第三十二条の五 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の五 (Article 32-5), art-32-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-5
- art-32-16/par-2: 前二条 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の十四 (Article 32-14), art-32-14 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-14
- art-32-16/par-2: 前二条 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の十五 (Article 32-15), art-32-15 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-15
- art-32-16/par-2: 前項 → 国民健康保険法 第三十二条の十六第一項 (Article 32-16, paragraph (1)), art-32-16/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/national-health-insurance-act/amendments/20270401_507AC0000000087/text/ch-3/from-art-27#art-32-16/par-1
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