# 道路運送車両法 / Road Transport Vehicle Act — 第五章の二 (Chapter 5-2)

- Law: 道路運送車両法 (Road Transport Vehicle Act), 昭和二十六年法律第百八十五号
- English title "Road Transport Vehicle Act": Ministry of Justice translation database, which lists the title
- 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: 第五章の二 (Chapter 5-2) — address `ch-5-2`
- Text in force since: 2026-04-01
- URL (the page that opens at this provision): https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2
- Permanent URL (e-Gov law ID, never renamed): https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2
- Every provision below carries its address and both URLs on the line under it.
- Japanese text: e-Gov 法令検索, Digital Agency (デジタル庁). English: as marked on each line below.

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They are never merged and never substituted for one another.

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## 第五章の二　軽自動車検査協会 — Chapter V-2 Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2</sup>

## 第一節　総則 — Section 1 General Provisions
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-1</sup>

### 第七十六条の二（目的） — Purpose
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-2</sup>

  **第一項**  軽自動車検査協会は、軽自動車の安全性を確保し、及び軽自動車による公害の防止その他の環境の保全を図るため軽自動車の検査事務を行い、併せてこれに関連する事務を行うことを目的とする。
  <sup>art-76-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-2/par-1</sup>
  The purpose of the Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization is to conduct light motor vehicle inspection work, and also to conduct affairs related thereto, in order to ensure the safety of light motor vehicles and to achieve prevention of pollution by light motor vehicles and other conservation of the environment.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三（法人格） — Legal Personality
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-3</sup>

  **第一項**  軽自動車検査協会（以下「協会」という。）は、法人とする。
  <sup>art-76-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-3/par-1</sup>
  The Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization (hereinafter referred to as "the Organization") is a juridical person.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の四（数） — Number
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-4</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、一を限り、設立されるものとする。
  <sup>art-76-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-4/par-1</sup>
  Only one Organization is to be established.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の五  〔削除 / repealed〕
<sup>art-76-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-5</sup>

  **第一項**  削除
  <sup>art-76-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-5/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-5/par-1</sup>
  <sup>no English for this paragraph</sup>

### 第七十六条の六（名称） — Name
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-6</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、その名称中に軽自動車検査協会という文字を用いなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-6/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-6/par-1</sup>
  The Organization must use the words "Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization" in its name.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  協会でない者は、その名称中に軽自動車検査協会という文字を用いてはならない。
  <sup>art-76-6/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-6/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-6/par-2</sup>
  A person that is not the Organization must not use the words "Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Organization" in its name.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の七（登記） — Registration
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-7</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、政令で定めるところにより、登記しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-7/par-1</sup>
  The Organization must effect registration as prescribed by Cabinet Order.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  前項の規定により登記しなければならない事項は、登記の後でなければ、これをもつて第三者に対抗することができない。
  <sup>art-76-7/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-7/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-7/par-2</sup>
  Matters that must be registered pursuant to the preceding paragraph may not be asserted against a third party until after the registration.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の八（一般社団法人及び一般財団法人に関する法律の準用） — Mutatis Mutandis Application of the Act on General Incorporated Associations and General Incorporated Foundations
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-8</sup>

  **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）第四条及び第七十八条の規定は、協会について準用する。
  <sup>art-76-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-8/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-8/par-1</sup>
  Articles 4 and 78 of the Act on General Incorporated Associations and General Incorporated Foundations (Act No. 48 of 2006) apply mutatis mutandis to the Organization.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

## 第二節　設立 — Section 2 Establishment
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-2</sup>

### 第七十六条の九（発起人） — Incorporators
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-9</sup>

  **第一項**  協会を設立するには、自動車の安全性の確保及び自動車による公害の防止について学識経験を有する者七人以上が発起人となることを必要とする。
  <sup>art-76-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-9/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-9/par-1</sup>
  In order to establish the Organization, it is necessary that seven or more persons with knowledge and experience in ensuring the safety of motor vehicles and the prevention of pollution by motor vehicles become incorporators.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十（設立の認可等） — Authorization of Establishment, etc.
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-10 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-10 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-10</sup>

  **第一項**  発起人は、定款及び事業計画書を国土交通大臣に提出して、設立の認可を申請しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-10/par-1</sup>
  The incorporators must submit the articles of incorporation and a business plan to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and apply for authorization of establishment.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  設立当初の役員は、定款で定めなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-10/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-10/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-10/par-2</sup>
  The initial officers at the time of establishment must be specified in the articles of incorporation.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  第一項の事業計画書に記載すべき事項は、国土交通省令で定める。
  <sup>art-76-10/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-10/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-10/par-3</sup>
  Matters to be stated in the business plan under paragraph (1) are prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十一
<sup>art-76-11 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-11 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-11</sup>

  **第一項**  国土交通大臣は、前条第一項の規定による認可の申請があつた場合において、申請の内容が次の各号の一に該当せず、かつ、その業務が健全に行われ、軽自動車の安全性の確保及び軽自動車による公害の防止に寄与することが確実であると認められるときは、設立の認可をしなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-11/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-11/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-11/par-1</sup>
  When an application for authorization has been made pursuant to paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism must grant authorization of establishment if the contents of the application do not fall under any of the following items and it is found certain that its business will be soundly conducted and will contribute to ensuring the safety of light motor vehicles and the prevention of pollution by light motor vehicles:
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **一**  設立の手続又は定款若しくは事業計画書の内容が法令に違反するとき。
    <sup>art-76-11/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-11/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-11/par-1/item-1</sup>
    the procedures for establishment, or the contents of the articles of incorporation or business plan, violate laws and regulations;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **二**  定款又は事業計画書に虚偽の記載があり、又は記載すべき事項の記載が欠けているとき。
    <sup>art-76-11/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-11/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-11/par-1/item-2</sup>
    there is a false statement in the articles of incorporation or business plan, or a statement of matters that must be stated is missing.
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十二  〔削除 / repealed〕
<sup>art-76-12 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-12 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-12</sup>

  **第一項**  削除
  <sup>art-76-12/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-12/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-12/par-1</sup>
  <sup>no English for this paragraph</sup>

### 第七十六条の十三（事務の引継ぎ） — Handover of Affairs
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-13 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-13 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-13</sup>

  **第一項**  設立の認可があつたときは、発起人は、遅滞なく、その事務を協会の理事長となるべき者に引き継がなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-13/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-13/par-1</sup>
  When authorization of establishment has been granted, the incorporators must, without delay, hand over their affairs to the person who is to become the president of the Organization.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十四（設立の登記） — Registration of Establishment
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-14 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-14 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-14</sup>

  **第一項**  理事長となるべき者は、前条の規定による事務の引継ぎを受けたときは、遅滞なく、政令で定めるところにより、設立の登記をしなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-14/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-14/par-1</sup>
  The person who is to become the president must, when having received the handover of affairs pursuant to the preceding Article, without delay, effect registration of establishment as prescribed by Cabinet Order.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  協会は、設立の登記をすることによつて成立する。
  <sup>art-76-14/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-14/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-14/par-2</sup>
  The Organization comes into existence upon registration of establishment.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

## 第三節　管理 — Section 3 Management
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-3</sup>

### 第七十六条の十五（定款記載事項） — Matters to Be Stated in the Articles of Incorporation
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-15 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15</sup>

  **第一項**  協会の定款には、次の事項を記載しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1</sup>
  The following matters must be stated in the articles of incorporation of the Organization:
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **一**  目的
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-1</sup>
    purpose;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **二**  名称
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-2</sup>
    name;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **三**  事務所の所在地
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-3</sup>
    the location of the office;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **四**  役員の定数、任期、選任方法その他役員に関する事項
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-4</sup>
    matters concerning officers, such as the number, terms of office and method of selection of officers;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **五**  評議員会に関する事項
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-5</sup>
    matters concerning the board of councilors;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **六**  業務及びその執行に関する事項
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-6</sup>
    matters concerning business and its execution;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **七**  財務及び会計に関する事項
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-7</sup>
    matters concerning finance and accounting;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **八**  定款の変更に関する事項
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-8 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-8</sup>
    matters concerning amendment of the articles of incorporation;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **九**  公告の方法
    <sup>art-76-15/par-1/item-9 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-1/item-9 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-1/item-9</sup>
    method of public notice.
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  協会の定款の変更は、国土交通大臣の認可を受けなければ、その効力を生じない。
  <sup>art-76-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-15/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-15/par-2</sup>
  An amendment to the articles of incorporation of the Organization does not take effect unless authorization of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is obtained.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十六（役員） — Officers
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-16 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-16 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-16</sup>

  **第一項**  協会に、役員として、理事長、理事及び監事を置く。
  <sup>art-76-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-16/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-16/par-1</sup>
  The Organization has a president, directors and auditors as officers.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十七（役員の職務及び権限） — Duties and Authority of Officers
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-17 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-17 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-17</sup>

  **第一項**  理事長は、協会を代表し、その業務を総理する。
  <sup>art-76-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-17/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-17/par-1</sup>
  The president represents the Organization and oversees its business.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  理事は、定款で定めるところにより、理事長を補佐して協会の業務を掌理し、理事長に事故があるときはその職務を代理し、理事長が欠員のときはその職務を行なう。
  <sup>art-76-17/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-17/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-17/par-2</sup>
  Directors, as provided by the articles of incorporation, assist the president and manage the business of the Organization, act on behalf of the president when the president is unable to perform the president's duties, and perform the duties of the president when the post of president is vacant.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  監事は、協会の業務を監査する。
  <sup>art-76-17/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-17/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-17/par-3</sup>
  Auditors audit the business of the Organization.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第四項**  監事は、監査の結果に基づき、必要があると認めるときは、理事長又は国土交通大臣に意見を提出することができる。
  <sup>art-76-17/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-17/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-17/par-4</sup>
  Auditors may, based on the results of an audit, submit opinions to the president or the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism if they find it necessary.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十八（役員の欠格条項） — Ineligibility of Officers
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-18 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18</sup>

  **第一項**  次の各号のいずれかに該当する者は、役員となることができない。
  <sup>art-76-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18/par-1</sup>
  A person who falls under any of the following cannot become an officer:
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **一**  政府又は地方公共団体の職員（非常勤の者を除く。）
    <sup>art-76-18/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18/par-1/item-1</sup>
    officials of the government or a local government (excluding part-time officials);
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **二**  自動車若しくは自動車の部品の製造、改造、整備、販売、引取り、解体若しくは破砕の事業を営む者又はこれらの者が法人であるときはその役員（いかなる名称によるかを問わず、これと同等以上の職権又は支配力を有する者を含む。）
    <sup>art-76-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18/par-1/item-2</sup>
    a person who engages in the business of manufacturing, modifying, maintaining, selling, collecting, dismantling or crushing motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, or, where such a person is a juridical person, its officers (including a person who, regardless of title, has authority or control equal to or greater than that of an officer);
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **三**  前号に掲げる事業者の団体の役員（いかなる名称によるかを問わず、これと同等以上の職権又は支配力を有する者を含む。）
    <sup>art-76-18/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18/par-1/item-3</sup>
    an officer of an association of persons engaged in the business set forth in the preceding item (including a person who, regardless of title, has authority or control equal to or greater than that of an officer).
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の十九
<sup>art-76-19 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-19 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-19</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、役員が前条各号の一に該当するに至つたときは、その役員を解任しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-19/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-19/par-1</sup>
  The Organization must dismiss an officer if the officer has come to fall under any of the items of the preceding Article.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十（役員の選任及び解任） — Appointment and dismissal of officers
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-20 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-20 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-20</sup>

  **第一項**  役員の選任及び解任は、国土交通大臣の認可を受けなければ、その効力を生じない。
  <sup>art-76-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-20/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-20/par-1</sup>
  The appointment and dismissal of officers do not take effect unless authorization of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is obtained.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  国土交通大臣は、役員が、この法律、この法律に基づく命令若しくは処分、定款、業務方法書若しくは第七十六条の三十第一項に規定する検査事務規程に違反する行為をしたとき、又は協会の業務に関し著しく不適当な行為をしたときは、協会に対し、期間を指定して、その役員を解任すべきことを命ずることができる。
  <sup>art-76-20/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-20/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-20/par-2</sup>
  If an officer has committed an act in violation of this Act, an order or disposition based on this Act, the articles of incorporation, the statement of business procedures, or the inspection work rules prescribed in Article 76-30, paragraph (1), or has committed a grossly inappropriate act in relation to the business of the Organization, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism may order the Organization, specifying a period, to dismiss that officer.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  国土交通大臣は、役員が第七十六条の十八各号の一に該当するに至つた場合において協会がその役員を解任しないとき、又は協会が前項の規定による命令に従わなかつたときは、当該役員を解任することができる。
  <sup>art-76-20/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-20/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-20/par-3</sup>
  The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism may dismiss an officer if the Organization does not dismiss the officer in the case where the officer has come to fall under any of the items of Article 76-18, or if the Organization has failed to comply with an order under the preceding paragraph.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十一（役員の兼職禁止） — Prohibition of Concurrent Holding of Positions by Officers
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-21 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-21 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-21</sup>

  **第一項**  役員は、営利を目的とする団体の役員となり、又は自ら営利事業に従事してはならない。ただし、国土交通大臣の承認を受けたときは、この限りでない。
  <sup>art-76-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-21/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-21/par-1</sup>
  An officer must not become an officer of an organization whose purpose is to make a profit, or personally engage in a for-profit business; provided, however, that this does not apply if the approval of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been obtained.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十二（代表権の制限） — Restrictions on Authority of Representation
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-22 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-22 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-22</sup>

  **第一項**  協会と理事長との利益が相反する事項については、理事長は、代表権を有しない。この場合には、監事が協会を代表する。
  <sup>art-76-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-22/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-22/par-1</sup>
  With respect to matters in which the interests of the Organization and the president conflict, the president does not have authority of representation. In this case, the auditors represent the Organization.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十三（評議員会） — Board of Councilors
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-23 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-23 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-23</sup>

  **第一項**  協会に、その運営に関する重要事項を審議する機関として、評議員会を置く。
  <sup>art-76-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-23/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-23/par-1</sup>
  The Organization has a board of councilors as a body that deliberates on important matters concerning its administration.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  評議員会は、評議員二十人以内で組織する。
  <sup>art-76-23/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-23/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-23/par-2</sup>
  The board of councilors is composed of not more than 20 councilors.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  評議員は、自動車の安全性の確保及び自動車による公害の防止その他の環境の保全について学識経験を有する者のうちから、国土交通大臣の認可を受けて、理事長が任命する。
  <sup>art-76-23/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-23/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-23/par-3</sup>
  Councilors are appointed by the president, with the authorization of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, from among persons with academic knowledge and experience in ensuring the safety of motor vehicles and the prevention of pollution by motor vehicles and other conservation of the environment.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十四（職員の任命） — Appointment of Employees
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-24 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-24 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-24</sup>

  **第一項**  協会の職員は、理事長が任命する。
  <sup>art-76-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-24/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-24/par-1</sup>
  The employees of the Organization are appointed by the president.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十五（職員の兼職禁止） — Prohibition of Concurrent Holding of Positions by Employees
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-25 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-25 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-25</sup>

  **第一項**  職員は、自動車若しくは自動車の部品の製造、改造、整備、販売、引取り、解体若しくは破砕の事業を経営し、これらの事業の業務に従事し、又はこれらの事業を経営する者の団体の役員若しくは職員となつてはならない。
  <sup>art-76-25/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-25/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-25/par-1</sup>
  An employee must not operate a business of manufacturing, modifying, maintaining, selling, collecting, dismantling or crushing motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, engage in the work of those businesses, or become an officer or employee of an association of persons who operate those businesses.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十六（役員及び職員の公務員たる性質） — Status of Officers and Officials as Public Employees
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-26 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-26 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-26</sup>

  **第一項**  役員及び職員は、刑法（明治四十年法律第四十五号）その他の罰則の適用については、法令により公務に従事する職員とみなす。
  <sup>art-76-26/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-26/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-26/par-1</sup>
  Officers and employees are deemed to be officials engaged in public service in accordance with laws and regulations for the purpose of the application of the Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1907) and other penal provisions.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

## 第四節　業務 — Section 4 Business
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-4</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十七（業務） — Operations
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-27 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、第七十六条の二の目的を達成するため、次の業務を行う。
  <sup>art-76-27/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1</sup>
  In order to achieve the purpose of Article 76-2, the Organization conducts the following business:
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **一**  軽自動車の検査事務
    <sup>art-76-27/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-1</sup>
    light motor vehicle inspection work;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **二**  検査対象軽自動車に係る自動車重量税の納付の確認及び税額の認定の事務
    <sup>art-76-27/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-2</sup>
    affairs of confirming payment of motor vehicle tonnage tax and determining the amount of tax in relation to light motor vehicles subject to inspection;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **三**  検査対象軽自動車に係る軽自動車税の納付の確認の事務
    <sup>art-76-27/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-3</sup>
    affairs of confirming payment of light motor vehicle tax in relation to light motor vehicles subject to inspection;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **四**  検査対象軽自動車に係る自動車損害賠償責任保険の契約又は自動車損害賠償責任共済の契約の締結の確認の事務
    <sup>art-76-27/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-4</sup>
    affairs of confirming the conclusion of a contract of motor vehicle damage compensation liability insurance or a contract of motor vehicle damage compensation liability mutual aid in relation to light motor vehicles subject to inspection;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **五**  前各号の業務に附帯する業務
    <sup>art-76-27/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-5</sup>
    business incidental to the business set forth in the preceding items;
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

    **六**  前各号に掲げるもののほか、第七十六条の二の目的を達成するために必要な業務
    <sup>art-76-27/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-6</sup>
    in addition to what is set forth in the preceding items, business necessary to achieve the purpose of Article 76-2.
    <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  協会は、前項第六号に掲げる業務を行なおうとするときは、国土交通大臣の認可を受けなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-27/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-2</sup>
  When the Organization intends to conduct the business set forth in item (vi) of the preceding paragraph, it must obtain authorization of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十八（業務方法書） — Statement of Business Procedures
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-28 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-28 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-28</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、業務の開始前に、業務方法書を作成し、国土交通大臣の認可を受けなければならない。これを変更しようとするときも、同様とする。
  <sup>art-76-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-28/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-28/par-1</sup>
  The Organization must, before commencing its operations, prepare a statement of business procedures and obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The same applies when it intends to change the statement.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  業務方法書に記載すべき事項は、国土交通省令で定める。
  <sup>art-76-28/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-28/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-28/par-2</sup>
  The matters to be stated in the statement of business procedures are prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の二十九（軽自動車の検査事務の開始等の届出） — Notification of Commencement, etc. of Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Work
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-29 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-29 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-29</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、軽自動車の検査事務を開始する際、当該事務を開始する日及び当該事務を行なう事務所の所在地を国土交通大臣に届け出なければならない。協会が軽自動車の検査事務を行なう事務所の所在地を変更しようとするときも、同様とする。
  <sup>art-76-29/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-29/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-29/par-1</sup>
  When commencing light motor vehicle inspection work, the Organization must notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the date of commencing that work and the location of the office at which it will perform that work. The same applies when the Organization intends to change the location of the office at which it performs light motor vehicle inspection work.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十（検査事務規程） — Inspection Work Rules
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-30 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-30 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-30</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、軽自動車の検査事務の開始前に、軽自動車の検査事務の実施に関する規程（以下「検査事務規程」という。）を定め、国土交通大臣の認可を受けなければならない。これを変更しようとするときも、同様とする。
  <sup>art-76-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-30/par-1</sup>
  Before commencing light motor vehicle inspection work, the Organization must establish rules concerning the implementation of light motor vehicle inspection work (hereinafter referred to as the "inspection work rules") and obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The same applies when it intends to change the rules.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  国土交通大臣は、前項の認可をした検査事務規程が軽自動車の検査事務の適正かつ確実な実施上不適当となつたと認めるときは、その検査事務規程を変更すべきことを命ずることができる。
  <sup>art-76-30/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-30/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-30/par-2</sup>
  If the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism finds that the inspection work rules approved under the preceding paragraph have become inappropriate for the proper and reliable implementation of light motor vehicle inspection work, the Minister may order that the inspection work rules be changed.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  検査事務規程で定めるべき事項は、国土交通省令で定める。
  <sup>art-76-30/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-30/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-30/par-3</sup>
  The matters to be provided for in the inspection work rules are prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十一（軽自動車の検査設備） — Light Motor Vehicle Inspection Facilities
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-31 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-31 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-31</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、軽自動車の検査事務を行なう事務所ごとに、国土交通省令で定める基準に適合する検査設備を備え、かつ、これを当該基準に適合するように維持しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-31/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-31/par-1</sup>
  For each office at which it performs light motor vehicle inspection work, the Organization must be equipped with inspection facilities that conform to the standards prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and must maintain them so that they conform to those standards.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十二（軽自動車検査員） — Light Motor Vehicle Inspectors
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-32 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、軽自動車の検査事務を行なう場合において、軽自動車が保安基準に適合するかどうかの判定に関する業務については、軽自動車検査員に行なわせなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-32/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32/par-1</sup>
  When performing light motor vehicle inspection work, the Organization must have light motor vehicle inspectors carry out the work of determining whether a light motor vehicle conforms to the safety standards.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  軽自動車検査員は、自動車の検査について国土交通省令で定める一定の実務の経験その他の要件を備える者のうちから、選任しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-32/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32/par-2</sup>
  A light motor vehicle inspector must be appointed from among persons who meet the requirements, such as a certain practical experience in the inspection of motor vehicles, prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  協会は、軽自動車検査員を選任したときは、その日から十五日以内に、国土交通大臣にその旨を届け出なければならない。これを変更したときも、同様とする。
  <sup>art-76-32/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32/par-3</sup>
  When the Organization has appointed a light motor vehicle inspector, it must notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to that effect within 15 days from the day of the appointment. The same applies when it has changed this.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第四項**  国土交通大臣は、軽自動車検査員が、この法律、この法律に基づく命令若しくは処分若しくは検査事務規程に違反する行為をしたとき、又は軽自動車の検査事務に関し著しく不適当な行為をしたときは、協会に対し、軽自動車検査員の解任を命ずることができる。
  <sup>art-76-32/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32/par-4</sup>
  If a light motor vehicle inspector has committed an act in violation of this Act, an order or disposition under this Act, or the inspection work rules, or has committed a grossly inappropriate act in relation to light motor vehicle inspection work, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism may order the Organization to dismiss the light motor vehicle inspector.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第五項**  前項又は第九十四条の四第四項の規定による命令により軽自動車検査員又は自動車検査員の職を解任され、解任の日から二年を経過しない者は、軽自動車検査員となることができない。
  <sup>art-76-32/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32/par-5</sup>
  A person who has been dismissed from the position of light motor vehicle inspector or motor vehicle inspector by an order under the preceding paragraph or Article 94-4, paragraph (4), and for whom two years have not elapsed from the day of dismissal, cannot become a light motor vehicle inspector.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

## 第五節　財務及び会計 — Section 5 Finance and Accounting
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-5 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-5</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十三（事業年度） — Business Year
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-33 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-33 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-33</sup>

  **第一項**  協会の事業年度は、毎年四月一日に始まり、翌年三月三十一日に終わる。
  <sup>art-76-33/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-33/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-33/par-1</sup>
  The Organization's business year begins on April 1 each year and ends on March 31 of the following year.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十四（予算等の認可） — Approval of Budget, etc.
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-34 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-34 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-34</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、毎事業年度、予算及び事業計画を作成し、当該事業年度の開始前に、国土交通大臣の認可を受けなければならない。これを変更しようとするときも、同様とする。
  <sup>art-76-34/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-34/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-34/par-1</sup>
  For each business year, the Organization must prepare a budget and a business plan and obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism before the start of that business year. The same applies when it intends to change them.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十五（財務諸表） — Financial Statements
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-35 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-35 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-35</sup>

  **第一項**  協会は、毎事業年度、財産目録、貸借対照表及び損益計算書（以下「財務諸表」という。）を作成し、当該事業年度の終了後三月以内に国土交通大臣に提出しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-35/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-35/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-35/par-1</sup>
  For each business year, the Organization must prepare an inventory of property, a balance sheet and a profit and loss statement (hereinafter referred to as the "financial statements") and submit them to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism within three months after the end of that business year.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  協会は、前項の規定により財務諸表を国土交通大臣に提出するときは、これに、予算の区分に従い作成した当該事業年度の決算報告書並びに財務諸表及び決算報告書に関する監事の意見書を添附しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-35/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-35/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-35/par-2</sup>
  When the Organization submits the financial statements to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism pursuant to the preceding paragraph, it must attach to them the statement of final accounts for that business year prepared in accordance with the classification of the budget, and a written opinion of the auditors on the financial statements and the statement of final accounts.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十六から第七十六条の三十七まで  〔削除 / repealed〕
<sup>art-76-36-to-76-37 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-36-to-76-37 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-36-to-76-37</sup>

  **第一項**  削除
  <sup>art-76-36-to-76-37/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-36-to-76-37/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-36-to-76-37/par-1</sup>
  <sup>no English for this paragraph</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十八（国土交通省令への委任） — Delegation to Orders of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-38 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-38 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-38</sup>

  **第一項**  この法律に規定するもののほか、協会の財務及び会計に関し必要な事項は、国土交通省令で定める。
  <sup>art-76-38/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-38/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-38/par-1</sup>
  In addition to what is provided for in this Act, the matters necessary with respect to the finance and accounting of the Organization are prescribed by Order of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

## 第六節　監督 — Section 6 Supervision
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-6 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-6</sup>

### 第七十六条の三十九（監督命令） — Supervision Order
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-39 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-39 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-39</sup>

  **第一項**  国土交通大臣は、この法律を施行するため必要があると認めるときは、協会に対し、その業務に関し監督上必要な命令をすることができる。
  <sup>art-76-39/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-39/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-39/par-1</sup>
  If the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism finds it necessary in order to enforce this Act, the Minister may issue to the Organization such orders as are necessary for supervision with respect to its operations.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

### 第七十六条の四十（報告及び検査） — Reports and Inspections
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-40 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-40 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-40</sup>

  **第一項**  国土交通大臣は、この法律を施行するため必要があると認めるときは、協会に対しその業務に関し報告をさせ、又はその職員に、協会の事務所その他の事業場に立ち入り、業務の状況若しくは帳簿書類その他の物件を検査させることができる。
  <sup>art-76-40/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-40/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-40/par-1</sup>
  If the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism finds it necessary in order to enforce this Act, the Minister may have the Organization make a report with respect to its operations, or have the Minister's officials enter the offices or other places of business of the Organization and inspect the status of its operations or its books and documents and other articles.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第二項**  前項の規定により立入検査をする場合においては、当該職員は、その身分を示す証票を携帯し、かつ、関係者の請求があるときは、これを提示しなければならない。
  <sup>art-76-40/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-40/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-40/par-2</sup>
  When conducting an on-site inspection pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the official concerned must carry a certificate showing the official's identity and present it if requested by a person concerned.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

  **第三項**  第一項の規定による立入検査の権限は、犯罪捜査のために認められたものと解釈してはならない。
  <sup>art-76-40/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-40/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-40/par-3</sup>
  The authority to conduct on-site inspections under paragraph (1) must not be construed as being vested for criminal investigation.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

## 第七節　解散 — Section 7 Dissolution
<sup>heading: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>ch-5-2/sec-7 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/ch-5-2/sec-7 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/ch-5-2/sec-7</sup>

### 第七十六条の四十一（解散） — Dissolution
<sup>caption: machine translation, not official</sup>
<sup>art-76-41 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-41 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-41</sup>

  **第一項**  協会の解散については、別に法律で定める。
  <sup>art-76-41/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-41/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-41/par-1</sup>
  The rules for the dissolution of the Organization are provided separately by law.
  <sup>machine translation, not official</sup>

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## Cites
- art-76-7/par-2: 前項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の七第一項 (Article 76-7, paragraph (1)), art-76-7/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-7/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-7/par-1
- art-76-8/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）第四条 → e-Gov law 418AC0000000048, 第四条 (Article 4), art-4 — not held in this collection
- art-76-8/par-1: 第七十八条 → e-Gov law 418AC0000000048, 第七十八条 (Article 78), art-78 — not held in this collection
- art-76-10/par-3: 第一項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の十第一項 (Article 76-10, paragraph (1)), art-76-10/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-10/par-1
- art-76-11/par-1: 前条第一項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の十第一項 (Article 76-10, paragraph (1)), art-76-10/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-10/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-10/par-1
- art-76-14/par-1: 前条 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の十三 (Article 76-13), art-76-13 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-13 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-13
- art-76-18/par-1/item-3: 前号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の十八第一項第二号 (Article 76-18, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-76-18/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18/par-1/item-2
- art-76-19/par-1: 前条 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の十八 (Article 76-18), art-76-18 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18
- art-76-20/par-2: 第七十六条の三十第一項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の三十第一項 (Article 76-30, paragraph (1)), art-76-30/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-30/par-1
- art-76-20/par-3: 第七十六条の十八 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の十八 (Article 76-18), art-76-18 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-18 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-18
- art-76-20/par-3: 前項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十第二項 (Article 76-20, paragraph (2)), art-76-20/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-20/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-20/par-2
- art-76-27/par-1: 第七十六条の二 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二 (Article 76-2), art-76-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-2
- art-76-27/par-1/item-5: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第一号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-76-27/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-1
- art-76-27/par-1/item-5: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第二号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-76-27/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-2
- art-76-27/par-1/item-5: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第三号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-76-27/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-3
- art-76-27/par-1/item-5: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第四号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (iv)), art-76-27/par-1/item-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-4
- art-76-27/par-1/item-6: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第一号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-76-27/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-1
- art-76-27/par-1/item-6: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第二号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-76-27/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-2
- art-76-27/par-1/item-6: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第三号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-76-27/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-3
- art-76-27/par-1/item-6: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第四号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (iv)), art-76-27/par-1/item-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-4
- art-76-27/par-1/item-6: 前各号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第五号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (v)), art-76-27/par-1/item-5 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-5 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-5
- art-76-27/par-1/item-6: 第七十六条の二 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二 (Article 76-2), art-76-2 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-2 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-2
- art-76-27/par-2: 前項第六号 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の二十七第一項第六号 (Article 76-27, paragraph (1), item (vi)), art-76-27/par-1/item-6 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-27/par-1/item-6 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-27/par-1/item-6
- art-76-30/par-2: 前項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の三十第一項 (Article 76-30, paragraph (1)), art-76-30/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-30/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-30/par-1
- art-76-32/par-5: 前項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の三十二第四項 (Article 76-32, paragraph (4)), art-76-32/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-32/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-32/par-4
- art-76-32/par-5: 第九十四条の四第四項 → 道路運送車両法 第九十四条の四第四項 (Article 94-4, paragraph (4)), art-94-4/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-94-4/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-94-4/par-4
- art-76-35/par-2: 前項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の三十五第一項 (Article 76-35, paragraph (1)), art-76-35/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-35/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-35/par-1
- art-76-40/par-2: 前項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の四十第一項 (Article 76-40, paragraph (1)), art-76-40/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-40/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-40/par-1
- art-76-40/par-3: 第一項 → 道路運送車両法 第七十六条の四十第一項 (Article 76-40, paragraph (1)), art-76-40/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/en/road-transport-vehicle-act/art-76-40/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/326AC0000000185/art-76-40/par-1

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## Sources

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