Real Estate
Conversion of Agricultural Land
Converting agricultural land to non-agricultural use requires prefectural governor's permission (Agricultural Land Act Art. 4, 5). Unauthorized conversion: up to 3 years imprisonment or ¥3M fine.
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農地法4条・5条
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