Purchasing gasoline with cans to be required to verify identity at the stand October 29th 4:20
In July, when the “Kyoto Animation” studio was fired, the gasoline purchased with a carrying can was used for the crime, and the Fire Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed the purchaser's identity to the gas station and used it. It became obligatory to confirm the purpose.
In July, in the case where the studio of “Kyoto Animation” in Kyoto City was set to fire, it became clear that the suspect's man went to a gas station with a carrying can and purchased gasoline. .
In response, the Fire Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications decided to establish new rules when a gas station refills and sells gasoline.
Specifically, in addition to asking the purchaser to present a driver's license, etc., we will verify the identity of the purchaser, and we will also require the creation of records such as confirmation of the purpose of use and the date and quantity sold.
However, it is also considered to not ask the person who purchases regularly until each presentation.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Fire Department will revise the ministerial ordinance after soliciting opinions from the public by email or mail from the 29th to the 27th of the next month, with the aim of enacting it from February 1 next year.