(Standards Observance Obligations)
Article 11
1. In order to maintain health and safety of the animals in their keeping, operators of the businesses dealing with animals are required to are required to comply with the standards relating to the structure of keeping facilities, animal care and management methods, etc. specified in the relevant notifications issued by the Ministry of the Environment.
2. In order to maintain the health and safety of the animals under their jurisdiction, prefectures and designated cities are empowered to issue standards to be followed by operators of the business dealing with animals in place of the standards outlined in the pervious paragraph in cases where such standards are considered necessary in the context of applicable natural or social conditions.