Regarding the revision of the Act on Special Measures Against the New Coronavirus, the government will impose a fine of up to 500,000 yen on businesses that do not respond to orders such as shortening business hours at a LDP meeting. Outlined and accepted.
The government plans to submit an amendment to the ordinary Diet session convened on the 18th in order to enhance the effectiveness of the Act on Special Measures Against Coronavirus, which was outlined at the LDP meeting on the morning of the 18th.
According to this, even before the state of emergency is declared, a new "priority measure such as prevention of spread" has been established so that countermeasures can be taken intensively, and the prefectural governor targeted by the government will inform the business operator during business hours. If you do not respond to the request, you will be able to perform on-site inspections and orders.
The government changed the name of this measure, which was called "precautionary measure" in the proposal presented last week.
Businesses that do not comply with the governor's orders will be
subject to a fine as an administrative punishment:
▽ 500,000 yen if a state of emergency is declared,
▽
300,000 yen if
"priority measures"
are issued.
In addition to the upper limit,
▽ If you refuse the on-site inspection, a fine of up to 200,000 yen will be imposed.
Furthermore, regarding support for businesses that responded to requests from the governor, the phrase "try to take" in last week's proposal has been changed to "take."
At the meeting, the members of the Diet who attended commented that "it is understandable to impose penalties to improve effectiveness" and that "support for businesses that are economically affected is essential". The outline of the amendment was approved.
The government hopes to make a cabinet decision on the amendment later this week after formal approval procedures within the ruling party.