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Religious Bodies Law.

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Article 1.

In this law the expression "religious

bodies" means Shinto sects, Buddhist sects and denominations

of Christianity or other religions (hereinafter called (Shinto

or Buddhist) sects and denominations), Buddhist temples, and

churches.

Article 2.

(Shinto or Buddhist) sects, denominations

and churches may be juridical persons.

Article 3.

Buddhist temples shall be juridical persons.

When it is desired to establish a (Shinto

or Buddhist) sect or a denomination the persons establishing

it shall submit the regulations governing the sect or the

denomination; they shall also, in cases where it is desired

that it should be a juridical person, state clearly the

reasons; and they must obtain the sanction of the competent

Minister of State.

The following particulars shall be stated

in the regulations governing a sect or the rules of a

denomination:-

Outline of doctrine.

(1)

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Name

(2)

Address of office.

(3)

(4)

(5)

Particulars in regard to the propagation

of the doctrine and the conduct of ceremonies.

Particulars in regard to the organization,

the appointment and dismissal, and the functions of

the superintendent priest, the director of the

denomination and other organs.

Particulars in regard to subsidiary temples,

(6)

churches and other bodies.

(7) /