Cabinet Order on Designation under Comprehensive Legal Support Act for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster
令和八年熊本地震による災害についての総合法律支援法第三十条第一項第四号の規定による指定等に関する政令
Published: 2026-08-07 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Public Safety / Disaster Management · Impact (preliminary): Low · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-26
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Summary
This item is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 261) concerning designation and related matters under Article 30, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the Comprehensive Legal Support Act, in relation to the disaster caused by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. According to the metadata, the Cabinet Order lists a promulgation date and enforcement date of 2026-08-07. It appears in the e-Gov Law Search update list, with the update list date noted as 2026-08-25.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in disaster response or legal support services in the affected area may find the designation relevant to how certain legal support measures apply.
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- 2026-08-07 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-07 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source