# 生活保護法 / Public Assistance Act — 第六章 (Chapter 6) - Law: 生活保護法 (Public Assistance Act), 昭和二十五年法律第百四十四号 - English title "Public Assistance 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: 第六章 (Chapter 6) — address `ch-6` - Text: the text as amended with effect from 2029-06-24 (On a day set by Cabinet Order, no later than 24 June 2029 — the amending law allows up to three years from promulgation. 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The Ministry's English is given only where this text's Japanese is a wording the Ministry translated — the same as the text in force, or for a text not yet in force, a wording it translated ahead; every other paragraph's English is machine translation. --- ## 第六章　保護施設 — Chapter VI Public Assistance Facilities heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ch-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6 ### 第三十八条（種類） — (Types) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-38 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38 **第一項** 保護施設の種類は、左の通りとする。 art-38/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-1 The types of public assistance facilities shall be as follows: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **一** 救護施設 art-38/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-1/item-1 Relief facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** 更生施設 art-38/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-1/item-2 Rehabilitation facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **三** 医療保護施設 art-38/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-1/item-3 Medical facility for persons requiring public assistance Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **四** 授産施設 art-38/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-1/item-4 Vocational facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **五** 宿所提供施設 art-38/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-1/item-5 Facility providing accommodation Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 救護施設は、身体上又は精神上著しい障害があるために日常生活を営むことが困難な要保護者を入所させて、生活扶助を行うことを目的とする施設とする。 art-38/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-2 A relief facility shall be a facility aimed at providing livelihood assistance by admitting persons requiring public assistance who have difficulty leading their daily lives due to serious physical or mental disabilities. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 更生施設は、身体上又は精神上の理由により養護及び生活指導を必要とする要保護者を入所させて、生活扶助を行うことを目的とする施設とする。 art-38/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-3 A rehabilitation facility shall be a facility aimed at providing livelihood assistance by admitting persons requiring public assistance who need nursing care and livelihood guidance due to physical or mental reasons. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 医療保護施設は、医療を必要とする要保護者に対して、医療の給付を行うことを目的とする施設とする。 art-38/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-4 A medical facility for persons requiring public assistance shall be a facility aimed at furnishing medical care to persons requiring public assistance who need medical care. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第五項** 授産施設は、身体上若しくは精神上の理由又は世帯の事情により就業能力の限られている要保護者に対して、就労又は技能の修得のために必要な機会及び便宜を与えて、その自立を助長することを目的とする施設とする。 art-38/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-5 A vocational facility shall be a facility aimed at promoting the self-support for persons requiring public assistance whose ability to work is limited due to physical or mental reasons or due to household circumstances, by providing them with the necessary opportunities and assistance for employment or the acquisition of skills. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第六項** 宿所提供施設は、住居のない要保護者の世帯に対して、住宅扶助を行うことを目的とする施設とする。 art-38/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-38/par-6 A facility providing accommodation shall be a facility aimed at providing housing assistance to the households of persons requiring public assistance who have no home. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第三十九条（保護施設の基準） — (Standards of Public Assistance Facilities) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-39 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39 **第一項** 都道府県は、保護施設の設備及び運営について、条例で基準を定めなければならない。 art-39/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-1 A prefecture must establish standards for the equipment and operation of public assistance facilities by Prefectural Ordinance. machine translation, not official **第二項** 都道府県が前項の条例を定めるに当たつては、第一号から第三号までに掲げる事項については厚生労働省令で定める基準に従い定めるものとし、第四号に掲げる事項については厚生労働省令で定める基準を標準として定めるものとし、その他の事項については厚生労働省令で定める基準を参酌するものとする。 art-39/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2 In establishing the Prefectural Ordinance under the preceding paragraph, a prefecture is to establish the matters listed in items (i) to (iii) in accordance with the standards specified by Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, establish the matters listed in item (iv) with the standards specified by Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as the standard, and take into consideration the standards specified by Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for other matters. machine translation, not official **一** 保護施設に配置する職員及びその員数 art-39/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-1 staff assigned to public assistance facilities and the number of such staff; machine translation, not official **二** 保護施設に係る居室の床面積 art-39/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-2 the floor area of resident rooms of a public assistance facility; machine translation, not official **三** 保護施設の運営に関する事項であつて、利用者の適切な処遇及び安全の確保並びに秘密の保持に密接に関連するものとして厚生労働省令で定めるもの art-39/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-3 matters concerning the administration of public assistance facilities that are specified by Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as being closely related to ensuring the appropriate treatment and safety of users and the maintenance of confidentiality; machine translation, not official **四** 保護施設の利用定員 art-39/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-4 the user capacity of a public assistance facility. machine translation, not official **第三項** 保護施設の設置者は、第一項の基準を遵守しなければならない。 art-39/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-3 The founder of a public assistance facility must comply with the standards under paragraph (1). machine translation, not official ### 第四十条（都道府県、市町村及び地方独立行政法人の保護施設） — (Public Assistance Facilities of Prefectures, Municipalities and Local Incorporated Administrative Agencies) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-40 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-40 **第一項** 都道府県は、保護施設を設置することができる。 art-40/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-40/par-1 A prefecture may establish public assistance facilities. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 市町村及び地方独立行政法人（地方独立行政法人法（平成十五年法律第百十八号）第二条第一項に規定する地方独立行政法人をいう。以下同じ。）は、保護施設を設置しようとするときは、あらかじめ、厚生労働省令で定める事項を都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。 art-40/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-40/par-2 When a municipality or a local incorporated administrative agency (which means a local incorporated administrative agency prescribed in Article 2, paragraph (1) of the Local Incorporated Administrative Agency Act [Act No. 118 of 2003]; the same shall apply hereinafter) intends to establish a public assistance facility, it shall notify the prefectural governor of the matters specified by an Ordinance of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in advance. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 保護施設を設置した都道府県、市町村及び地方独立行政法人は、現に入所中の被保護者の保護に支障のない限り、その保護施設を廃止し、又はその事業を縮少し、若しくは休止することができる。 art-40/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-40/par-3 A prefecture, municipality or local incorporated administrative agency that has established a public assistance facility may abolish said public assistance facility or downsize or suspend the operations of said public assistance facility as long as it does not impede the public assistance for the currently admitted public assistance recipients. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 都道府県及び市町村の行う保護施設の設置及び廃止は、条例で定めなければならない。 art-40/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-40/par-4 The establishment and abolition of a public assistance facility by a prefecture or municipality shall be prescribed by an ordinance. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十一条（社会福祉法人及び日本赤十字社の保護施設の設置） — (Establishment of Public Assistance Facilities of Social Welfare Juridical Persons and the Japanese Red Cross Society) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-41 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41 **第一項** 都道府県、市町村及び地方独立行政法人のほか、保護施設は、社会福祉法人及び日本赤十字社でなければ設置することができない。 art-41/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-1 A public assistance facility may only be established by a social welfare juridical person or the Japanese Red Cross Society, apart from a prefecture, municipality and local incorporated administrative agency. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 社会福祉法人又は日本赤十字社は、保護施設を設置しようとするときは、あらかじめ、左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て、その認可を受けなければならない。 art-41/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2 When a social welfare juridical person or the Japanese Red Cross Society intends to establish a public assistance facility, it shall submit a written application stating the following matters to the prefectural governor and obtain his/her approval in advance: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **一** 保護施設の名称及び種類 art-41/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-1 The name and type of the public assistance facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** 設置者たる法人の名称並びに代表者の氏名、住所及び資産状況 art-41/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-2 The name of the juridical person, which is the founder, as well as the name of the representative person, address and the state of assets of said juridical person Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The name of the juridical person, which is the establisher, as well as the name of the representative person, address and the state of assets of said juridical person" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/24/tb **三** 寄附行為、定款その他の基本約款 art-41/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-3 The articles of endowment, articles of incorporation and any other basic contracts Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **四** 建物その他の設備の規模及び構造 art-41/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-4 The size and structure of the building and any other equipment Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **五** 取扱定員 art-41/par-2/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-5 The user capacity Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **六** 事業開始の予定年月日 art-41/par-2/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-6 The scheduled date of the commencement of operations Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **七** 経営の責任者及び保護の実務に当る幹部職員の氏名及び経歴 art-41/par-2/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-7 The names and backgrounds of the person responsible for the management and executive officials to be engaged in the practical affairs of public assistance Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **八** 経理の方針 art-41/par-2/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-8 The accounting policy Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 都道府県知事は、前項の認可の申請があつた場合に、その施設が第三十九条第一項の基準のほか、次の各号の基準に適合するものであるときは、これを認可しなければならない。 art-41/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-3 In the case where an application for approval under the preceding paragraph has been filed, the prefectural governor shall grant approval if the facility complies with the following standards in addition to the standards prescribed in Article 39, paragraph (1): machine translation, not official **一** 設置しようとする者の経済的基礎が確実であること。 art-41/par-3/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-3/item-1 The person who intends to establish the facility shall have a sound financial basis. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** その保護施設の主として利用される地域における要保護者の分布状況からみて、当該保護施設の設置が必要であること。 art-41/par-3/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-3/item-2 The establishment of the public assistance facility shall be necessary in light of the state of the distribution of persons requiring public assistance in the area where said public assistance facility will be mainly used. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **三** 保護の実務に当たる幹部職員が厚生労働大臣の定める資格を有するものであること。 art-41/par-3/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-3/item-3 The executive officials to be engaged in the practical affairs of public assistance shall have the qualification specified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. machine translation, not official **第四項** 第一項の認可をするに当つて、都道府県知事は、その保護施設の存続期間を限り、又は保護の目的を達するために必要と認める条件を附することができる。 art-41/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-4 When granting the approval under paragraph (1), the prefectural governor may limit the duration of said public assistance facility or attach conditions that are found to be necessary for achieving the purpose of public assistance. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第五項** 第二項の認可を受けた社会福祉法人又は日本赤十字社は、同項第一号又は第三号から第八号までに掲げる事項を変更しようとするときは、あらかじめ、都道府県知事の認可を受けなければならない。この認可の申請があつた場合には、第三項の規定を準用する。 art-41/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-5 When a social welfare juridical person or the Japanese Red Cross Society that has obtained the approval under paragraph (2) intends to change any of the matters listed in item (i) or items (iii) to (viii) of the same paragraph, it shall obtain the approval of the prefectural governor in advance. In the case where an application for said approval has been filed, the provisions of paragraph (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十二条（社会福祉法人及び日本赤十字社の保護施設の休止又は廃止） — (Suspension of Operations or Abolition of Public Assistance Facilities of Social Welfare Juridical Persons or the Japanese Red Cross Society) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-42 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-42 **第一項** 社会福祉法人又は日本赤十字社は、保護施設を休止し、又は廃止しようとするときは、あらかじめ、その理由、現に入所中の被保護者に対する措置及び財産の処分方法を明らかにし、かつ、第七十条、第七十二条又は第七十四条の規定により交付を受けた交付金又は補助金に残余額があるときは、これを返還して、休止又は廃止の時期について都道府県知事の認可を受けなければならない。 art-42/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-42/par-1 When a social welfare juridical person or the Japanese Red Cross Society intends to suspend the operations of or abolish a public assistance facility, it shall obtain the approval of the prefectural governor in advance with regard to the time of the suspension or abolition, by clarifying the reasons therefor, the measures to be taken for the currently admitted public assistance recipients, and the method of disposing of property, and refunding the remainder of grants or subsidies that have been delivered pursuant to the provisions of Article 70, Article 72 or Article 74, if any. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十三条（指導） — (Guidance) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-43 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-43 **第一項** 都道府県知事は、保護施設の運営について、必要な指導をしなければならない。 art-43/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-43/par-1 A prefectural governor shall give the necessary guidance with regard to the administration of public assistance facilities. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 社会福祉法人又は日本赤十字社の設置した保護施設に対する前項の指導については、市町村長が、これを補助するものとする。 art-43/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-43/par-2 A municipal mayor shall assist in the guidance under the preceding paragraph given to a public assistance facility established by a social welfare juridical person or the Japanese Red Cross Society. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十四条（報告の徴収及び立入検査） — (Collection of Reports and On-Site Inspections) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-44 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-44 **第一項** 都道府県知事は、保護施設の管理者に対して、その業務若しくは会計の状況その他必要と認める事項の報告を命じ、又は当該職員に、その施設に立ち入り、その管理者からその設備及び会計書類、診療録その他の帳簿書類（その作成又は保存に代えて電磁的記録（電子的方式、磁気的方式その他人の知覚によつては認識することができない方式で作られる記録であつて、電子計算機による情報処理の用に供されるものをいう。）の作成又は保存がされている場合における当該電磁的記録を含む。以下同じ。）の閲覧及び説明を求めさせ、若しくはこれを検査させることができる。 art-44/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-44/par-1 A prefectural governor may order the manager of a public assistance facility to report on the state of its operations or accounting or any other matters that are found to be necessary, or have a relevant official enter the facility, have him/her request the manager to allow the inspection of and provide a statement of explanation with regard to the equipment as well as accounting documents, medical records and any other books and documents (including electromagnetic records [which mean records prepared in an electronic form, magnetic form or any other form that cannot be recognized by human senses, and which are provided for use in information processing by computers] in the case where electromagnetic records have been prepared or preserved in lieu of the preparation or preservation of such books and documents; the same shall apply hereinafter), or have him/her carry out an inspection thereof. machine translation, not official **第二項** 第二十八条第三項及び第四項の規定は、前項の規定による立入検査について準用する。 art-44/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-44/par-2 The provisions of Article 28, paragraphs (3) and (4) shall apply mutatis mutandis to an on-site inspection under the provisions of the preceding paragraph. machine translation, not official ### 第四十五条（改善命令等） — (Order for Improvement, etc.) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-45 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45 **第一項** 厚生労働大臣は都道府県に対して、都道府県知事は市町村及び地方独立行政法人に対して、次に掲げる事由があるときは、その保護施設の設備若しくは運営の改善、その事業の停止又はその保護施設の廃止を命ずることができる。 art-45/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-1 When any of the following grounds exist, the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare may order a prefectural governor, and a prefectural governor may order a municipality or a local incorporated administrative agency to improve the equipment or administration of a public assistance facility or to abolish a public assistance facility: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **一** その保護施設が第三十九条第一項の基準に適合しなくなつたとき。 art-45/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-1/item-1 When the public assistance facility no longer conforms to the standards prescribed in Article 39, paragraph (1) machine translation, not official **二** その保護施設が存立の目的を失うに至つたとき。 art-45/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-1/item-2 When the public assistance facility has lost the purpose of its existence Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **三** その保護施設がこの法律若しくはこれに基づく命令又はこれらに基づいてする処分に違反したとき。 art-45/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-1/item-3 When the public assistance facility has violated this Act or any order based on this Act or any disposition based on this Act or such order Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 都道府県知事は、社会福祉法人又は日本赤十字社に対して、左に掲げる事由があるときは、その保護施設の設備若しくは運営の改善若しくはその事業の停止を命じ、又は第四十一条第二項の認可を取り消すことができる。 art-45/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2 When any of the following grounds exist, a prefectural governor may order a social welfare juridical person or the Japanese Red Cross Society to improve the equipment or administration of the public assistance facility or rescind the approval under Article 41, paragraph (2): Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **一** その保護施設が前項各号の一に該当するとき。 art-45/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2/item-1 When the public assistance facility falls under any of the items of the preceding paragraph Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** その保護施設が第四十一条第三項各号に規定する基準に適合しなくなつたとき。 art-45/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2/item-2 When the public assistance facility no longer conforms to the standards prescribed in the items of Article 41, paragraph (3) Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **三** その保護施設の経営につき営利を図る行為があつたとき。 art-45/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2/item-3 When there has been a profit-making act with regard to the management of the public assistance facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **四** 正当な理由がないのに、第四十一条第二項第六号の予定年月日（同条第五項の規定により変更の認可を受けたときは、その認可を受けた予定年月日）までに事業を開始しないとき。 art-45/par-2/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2/item-4 When operations have not been commenced by the scheduled date under Article 41, paragraph (2), item (vi) (when approval for a change has been obtained pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (5) of the same Article, the scheduled date for which said approval has been obtained) without justifiable grounds Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **五** 第四十一条第五項の規定に違反したとき。 art-45/par-2/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2/item-5 When the provisions of Article 41, paragraph (5) have been violated Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 前項の規定による処分に係る行政手続法第十五条第一項又は第三十条の通知は、聴聞の期日又は弁明を記載した書面の提出期限（口頭による弁明の機会の付与を行う場合には、その日時）の十四日前までにしなければならない。 art-45/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-3 Notice under Article 15, paragraph (1) or Article 30 of the Administrative Procedure Act pertaining to a disposition under the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall be given by fourteen days prior to the date of the hearing or the deadline of the submission of a written statement of explanation (in the case of granting an opportunity for explanation by oral presentation, the date and time of the presentation). Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 都道府県知事は、第二項の規定による認可の取消しに係る行政手続法第十五条第一項の通知をしたときは、聴聞の期日及び場所を公示しなければならない。 art-45/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-4 When a prefectural governor has given notice under Article 15, paragraph (1) of the Administrative Procedure Act pertaining to rescission of the approval under the provisions of paragraph (2), he/she shall publicly notify the date and place of the hearing. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第五項** 第二項の規定による認可の取消しに係る聴聞の期日における審理は、公開により行わなければならない。 art-45/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-5 Proceedings on the date of the hearing pertaining to rescission of the approval under the provisions of paragraph (2) shall be conducted openly. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十六条（管理規程） — (Management Rules) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-46 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46 **第一項** 保護施設の設置者は、その事業を開始する前に、左に掲げる事項を明示した管理規程を定めなければならない。 art-46/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1 The founder of a public assistance facility shall stipulate management rules clearly indicating the following matters, prior to the commencement of the operations: Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The establisher of a public assistance facility shall stipulate management rules clearly indicating the following matters, prior to the commencement of the operations:" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/24/tb **一** 事業の目的及び方針 art-46/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1/item-1 The purpose and policy of the operations Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **二** 職員の定数、区分及び職務内容 art-46/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1/item-2 The fixed number, classification and contents of the duties of the officials Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **三** その施設を利用する者に対する処遇方法 art-46/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1/item-3 The method for treating persons using the facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **四** その施設を利用する者が守るべき規律 art-46/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1/item-4 The rules to be observed by persons using the facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **五** 入所者に作業を課する場合には、その作業の種類、方法、時間及び収益の処分方法 art-46/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1/item-5 In the case of requiring the admitted persons to work, the type, method and hours of the work and a method for the appropriation of earnings from the work Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **六** その他施設の管理についての重要事項 art-46/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1/item-6 Any other important matters concerning the management of the facility Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 都道府県以外の者は、前項の管理規程を定めたときは、すみやかに、これを都道府県知事に届け出なければならない。届け出た管理規程を変更しようとするときも、同様とする。 art-46/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-2 When a person other than a prefecture has stipulated the management rules under the preceding paragraph, he/she shall promptly notify them to the prefectural governor. The same shall apply when such person intends to change the management rules that have been notified. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 都道府県知事は、前項の規定により届け出られた管理規程の内容が、その施設を利用する者に対する保護の目的を達するために適当でないと認めるときは、その管理規程の変更を命ずることができる。 art-46/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-3 When a prefectural governor finds that the contents of the management rules that have been notified pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph are not appropriate for achieving the purpose of public assistance for persons using said facility, he/she may order changes to said management rules. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十七条（保護施設の義務） — (Obligations of a Public Assistance Facility) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-47 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-47 **第一項** 保護施設は、保護の実施機関から保護のための委託を受けたときは、正当の理由なくして、これを拒んではならない。 art-47/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-47/par-1 When a public assistance facility has received an entrustment for the purpose of public assistance from a public assistance administrator, it may not refuse the entrustment without justifiable grounds. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 保護施設は、要保護者の入所又は処遇に当たり、人種、信条、社会的身分又は門地により、差別的又は優先的な取扱いをしてはならない。 art-47/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-47/par-2 A public assistance facility may not give discriminatory or preferential treatment depending on race, beliefs, social status or family status when admitting or treating a person requiring public assistance. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 保護施設は、これを利用する者に対して、宗教上の行為、祝典、儀式又は行事に参加することを強制してはならない。 art-47/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-47/par-3 A public assistance facility shall not force a person using the facility to participate in a religious act, celebration, ceremony or event. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 保護施設は、当該職員が第四十四条の規定によつて行う立入検査を拒んではならない。 art-47/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-47/par-4 A public assistance facility shall not refuse an on-site inspection carried out by a relevant official pursuant to the provisions of Article 44. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System ### 第四十八条（保護施設の長） — (Head of a Public Assistance Facility) caption: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System art-48 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-48 **第一項** 保護施設の長は、常に、その施設を利用する者の生活の向上及び更生を図ることに努めなければならない。 art-48/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-48/par-1 The head of a public assistance facility shall constantly endeavor to achieve an improvement in the standards of living and rehabilitation of persons using the facility. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第二項** 保護施設の長は、その施設を利用する者に対して、管理規程に従つて必要な指導をすることができる。 art-48/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-48/par-2 The head of a public assistance facility may provide necessary guidance to persons using the facility in accordance with the management rules. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第三項** 都道府県知事は、必要と認めるときは、前項の指導を制限し、又は禁止することができる。 art-48/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-48/par-3 A prefectural governor may restrain or prohibit the guidance under the preceding paragraph if he/she finds it necessary. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System **第四項** 保護施設の長は、その施設を利用する被保護者について、保護の変更、停止又は廃止を必要とする事由が生じたと認めるときは、すみやかに、保護の実施機関に、これを届け出なければならない。 art-48/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-48/par-4 When the head of a public assistance facility finds that there are grounds requiring a change to or suspension or discontinuance of public assistance with regard to a public assistance recipient using the facility, he/she shall promptly notify this to the public assistance administrator. Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System --- ## Cites - art-39/par-2: 前項 → 生活保護法 第三十九条第一項 (Article 39, paragraph (1)), art-39/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-1 - art-39/par-2: 第一号から第三号まで → 生活保護法 第三十九条第二項第一号 (Article 39, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-39/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-1 - art-39/par-2: 第一号から第三号まで → 生活保護法 第三十九条第二項第二号 (Article 39, paragraph (2), item (ii)), art-39/par-2/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-2 - art-39/par-2: 第一号から第三号まで → 生活保護法 第三十九条第二項第三号 (Article 39, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-39/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-3 - art-39/par-2: 第四号 → 生活保護法 第三十九条第二項第四号 (Article 39, paragraph (2), item (iv)), art-39/par-2/item-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-2/item-4 - art-39/par-3: 第一項 → 生活保護法 第三十九条第一項 (Article 39, paragraph (1)), art-39/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-1 - art-40/par-2: 地方独立行政法人法（平成十五年法律第百十八号）第二条第一項 → e-Gov law 415AC0000000118, 第二条第一項 (Article 2, paragraph (1)), art-2/par-1 — not held in this collection - art-41/par-3: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項 (Article 41, paragraph (2)), art-41/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2 - art-41/par-3: 第三十九条第一項 → 生活保護法 第三十九条第一項 (Article 39, paragraph (1)), art-39/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-1 - art-41/par-4: 第一項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第一項 (Article 41, paragraph (1)), art-41/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-1 - art-41/par-5: 第二項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項 (Article 41, paragraph (2)), art-41/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2 - art-41/par-5: 同項第一号 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第一号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-41/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-1 - art-41/par-5: 第三号から第八号まで → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第三号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (iii)), art-41/par-2/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-3 - art-41/par-5: 第三号から第八号まで → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第四号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (iv)), art-41/par-2/item-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-4 - art-41/par-5: 第三号から第八号まで → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第五号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (v)), art-41/par-2/item-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-5 - art-41/par-5: 第三号から第八号まで → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第六号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (vi)), art-41/par-2/item-6 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-6 - art-41/par-5: 第三号から第八号まで → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第七号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (vii)), art-41/par-2/item-7 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-7 - art-41/par-5: 第三号から第八号まで → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第八号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (viii)), art-41/par-2/item-8 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-8 - art-41/par-5: 第三項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第三項 (Article 41, paragraph (3)), art-41/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-3 - art-42/par-1: 第七十条 → 生活保護法 第七十条 (Article 70), art-70 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-12/from-art-70#art-70 - art-42/par-1: 第七十二条 → 生活保護法 第七十二条 (Article 72), art-72 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-12/from-art-70#art-72 - art-42/par-1: 第七十四条 → 生活保護法 第七十四条 (Article 74), art-74 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-12/from-art-70#art-74 - art-43/par-2: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十三条第一項 (Article 43, paragraph (1)), art-43/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-43/par-1 - art-44/par-2: 第二十八条第三項 → 生活保護法 第二十八条第三項 (Article 28, paragraph (3)), art-28/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-4/from-art-25#art-28/par-3 - art-44/par-2: 第四項 → 生活保護法 第二十八条第四項 (Article 28, paragraph (4)), art-28/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-4/from-art-25#art-28/par-4 - art-44/par-2: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十四条第一項 (Article 44, paragraph (1)), art-44/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-44/par-1 - art-45/par-1/item-1: 第三十九条第一項 → 生活保護法 第三十九条第一項 (Article 39, paragraph (1)), art-39/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-39/par-1 - art-45/par-2: 第四十一条第二項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項 (Article 41, paragraph (2)), art-41/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2 - art-45/par-2/item-1: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十五条第一項 (Article 45, paragraph (1)), art-45/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-1 - art-45/par-2/item-2: 第四十一条第三項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第三項 (Article 41, paragraph (3)), art-41/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-3 - art-45/par-2/item-4: 第四十一条第二項第六号 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第二項第六号 (Article 41, paragraph (2), item (vi)), art-41/par-2/item-6 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-2/item-6 - art-45/par-2/item-4: 同条第五項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第五項 (Article 41, paragraph (5)), art-41/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-5 - art-45/par-2/item-5: 第四十一条第五項 → 生活保護法 第四十一条第五項 (Article 41, paragraph (5)), art-41/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-41/par-5 - art-45/par-3: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十五条第二項 (Article 45, paragraph (2)), art-45/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2 - art-45/par-3: 行政手続法第十五条第一項 → 行政手続法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/administrative-procedure-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/405AC0000000088/art-15/par-1 - art-45/par-3: 第三十条 → 行政手続法 第三十条 (Article 30), art-30 — https://japanlaw.org/en/administrative-procedure-act/art-30 · https://japanlaw.org/l/405AC0000000088/art-30 - art-45/par-4: 第二項 → 生活保護法 第四十五条第二項 (Article 45, paragraph (2)), art-45/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2 - art-45/par-4: 行政手続法第十五条第一項 → 行政手続法 第十五条第一項 (Article 15, paragraph (1)), art-15/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/administrative-procedure-act/art-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/405AC0000000088/art-15/par-1 - art-45/par-5: 第二項 → 生活保護法 第四十五条第二項 (Article 45, paragraph (2)), art-45/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-45/par-2 - art-46/par-2: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十六条第一項 (Article 46, paragraph (1)), art-46/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-1 - art-46/par-3: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十六条第二項 (Article 46, paragraph (2)), art-46/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-46/par-2 - art-47/par-4: 第四十四条 → 生活保護法 第四十四条 (Article 44), art-44 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-44 - art-48/par-3: 前項 → 生活保護法 第四十八条第二項 (Article 48, paragraph (2)), art-48/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/public-assistance-act/amendments/20290624_508AC0000000051/text/ch-6#art-48/par-2 --- ## Sources - claude-opus-5-5 — Corrections to the Ministry of Justice's English of paragraphs, written 2026-10-19 - e-Gov 法令検索, Digital Agency (デジタル庁) — 生活保護法 — the text as 令和八年法律第五十一号 leaves it, from a date not yet fixed (https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/325AC0000000144/20290624_508AC0000000051), retrieved 2026-10-19 - Japanese Law Translation Database System, Ministry of Justice (法務省) — Public Assistance Act — Ministry of Justice translation (https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/24/tb), retrieved 2026-10-19 - Japanese Law Translation Database System, Ministry of Justice (法務省) — Public Assistance Act (生活保護法), Article 41, paragraph (2), item (ii) — the Ministry of Justice's English as printed (https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/24/tb), retrieved 2026-10-19 - Japanese Law Translation Database System, Ministry of Justice (法務省) — Public Assistance Act (生活保護法), Article 46, paragraph (1) — the Ministry of Justice's English as printed (https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/24/tb), retrieved 2026-10-19 - claude-sonnet-5-5 — Machine translation, batch public-assistance-act-20261019T143855-001, translated 2026-10-20 - claude-sonnet-5-5 — Machine translation, batch public-assistance-act-20261019T143855-002, translated 2026-10-19 - This site's parser, version 210 — 生活保護法 — structure, counts, cross-references and defined terms, computed 2026-10-19