独占禁止法の特例法(令和2 年法律第32 号)についての初期の運用動向 : 乗合バス事業者の共同経営に関する独占禁止法の解釈及び道路運送法の適用除外規定との対比

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  • Early Developments in the Exemption Legislation(Act No. 32 of 2020) of the Antimonopoly Act : Differences from the Interpretation of the Antimonopoly Act and the Exemption Clause of the Road Transportation Act Regarding Joint Operations of Bus Operators
  • ドクセン キンシホウ ノ トクレイホウ(レイワ 2ネン ホウリツ ダイ32ゴウ)ニ ツイテ ノ ショキ ノ ウンヨウ ドウコウ : ノリアイ バス ジギョウシャ ノ キョウドウ ケイエイ ニ カンスル ドクセン キンシホウ ノ カイシャク オヨビ ドウロ ウンソウホウ ノ テキヨウ ジョガイ キテイ ト ノ タイヒ

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The Japanese government addressed the issues of competition policy amid depopulated, aging, and declining local economies by enacting the exemption legislation of the Antimonopoly Act(the “AMA”). This article examines early developments in the exemption legislation, especially focusing on joint operations of bus operators. Currently, there are six cases of permissions of joint operations by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. However, the interpretation of the AMA indicates that it allows certain legitimate cartel behaviors, while the Road Transportation Act(the “RTA”)stipulates the exemption clause regarding joint operations. Therefore, differences from the interpretation of the AMA and the exemption clause of the RTA need to be clarified. In the six cases, at least two cases could be explained in the context of the exemption clause of the RTA. In addition, although further clarification should be provided by the Japan Fair Trade Commission, it is possible to handle some cases with the interpretation of the AMA. Also, in one case, further explanation might be required, because it directly affects price competition. We need to carefully monitor future developments in the exemption legislation and identify its own scope and justification to prepare for future reform.

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  • 一橋法学

    一橋法学 22 (2), 313-342, 2023-07

    一橋大学大学院法学研究科

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