Wholly amended By 1995·12·30Act No. 5121 Amended By 1997· 1·13Act No. 5286 Amended By 1997·12·13Act No. 5453 Amended By 1999· 1·18Act No. 5627 Amended By 2000· 1·12Act No. 6119 Amended By 2001· 1·26Act No. 6390 Amended By 2002·12·30Act No. 6842 Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Act is to contribute to public welfare by providing the effective development, utilization, and the appropriate protection of hot spring. Article 2 (Definition) For the purpose of this Act, the term "hot spring" means a place where harmless hot water of more than 25 centigrade comes up from the ground. Article 3 (Designation, etc. of Hot Spring Resources Protection Districts) (1) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Do governor (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor/Do governor"), with the ...