The government may fine businesses that break rules about rice storage. The fine could be up to 100 million yen. This is for companies that don't keep enough rice or don't release it when asked.
The government is considering imposing fines on private businesses that fail to comply with regulations related to rice stockpiles. The proposed amendment to the Food Law includes penalties of up to 100 million yen for businesses that do not maintain the required rice reserves or refuse to release them when ordered.
The government is poised to introduce punitive measures, including fines reaching 100 million yen, for private sector entities in contravention of the national rice stockpile program. These penalties will target non-compliance regarding mandated rice reserve levels and instances of refusal to execute release orders, as stipulated in the impending amendment to the Food Law.