Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso is legally binding on the fact that the National Taxation Agency and others have requested liquor distributors in writing not to deal with restaurants that continue to provide liquor in areas subject to the "state of emergency." I asked for understanding as it was a request without.
The National Tax Agency and the National Tax Agency issued a document jointly on the 8th of this month, requesting businesses selling alcoholic beverages to eat and drink in areas subject to the "state of emergency". If we found that we continued to serve alcoholic beverages, we asked each union to stop trading alcoholic beverages.
Regarding this, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "There is basically no legal basis, it is just a general request to liquor dealers, and it is not enforceable. Is clear, "he said, seeking understanding as a non-binding request.
On top of that, Minister Aso said, "I think it means that the NTA will give a detailed explanation and ask for your cooperation after understanding it. It does not mean that you can forcibly ask all vendors uniformly." Said.
There have been voices of opposition from the industry over this request, and one of the industry groups, the National Retail Liquor Association Central Association, has submitted a protest statement to the National Tax Agency and others.