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business and notify the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs of such rules. The same shall apply when the designated management association intends to amend such rules.

(2) The designated management association shall include in the rules set forth in the preceding paragraph the matters pertaining to the distribution of the compensation for private sound and visual recordings (limited to the compensation paid and received pursuant to the provisions of Article 104-4, paragraph (1)), and it shall decide the matters pertaining to such distribution by taking into consideration the purpose of the provisions of Article 30, paragraph (2).

(Expenditures for business activities, etc. in connection with the protection of copyrights, etc.)
Article 104-8

(1) Designated management associations shall spend an amount corresponding to the rate fixed by Cabinet Order (which rate shall be 20% or less of the compensation for private sound and visual recordings (limited to the compensation paid and received pursuant to the provisions of Article 104-4, paragraph (1)) for business activities in connection with the protection of copyrights and neighboring rights as well as for business activities for the promotion of the creation of works and for the dissemination of works.
(2) When intending to enact or amend the Cabinet Order set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs shall consult with the Council for Culture Affairs.
(3) When he finds necessary for assuring the proper operation of the business pertaining to the activities provided for in paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs may issue to the designated management association orders necessary for the supervision of such business.

(Collection of reports, etc.)
Article 104-9

When he finds necessary for assuring the proper operation of a designated management association's compensation-related business, the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs may require that the designated management association report on its compensation-related business, demand the submission of accounting books, documents and other materials, or make recommendations necessary for improving the manner of execution of the compensation-related business.

(Delegation to Cabinet Order)
Article 104-10

In addition to the matters provided for in this Chapter, other necessary matters with respect to designated management associations and the compensation-related business shall be established by Cabinet Order.

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