Any foundations, charitable incorporated organizations, or Medical Juridical entities in Medical Carethat have been established in accordance with other laws and regulations and engaged in social welfare activities or medical services before this Act becomes effective may establish in situ long-term care insitutions in accordance with the Long-Term Care Services Act if such organizations have altered their constitutions and registered particulars in accordance with the laws and regulations that govern the establishment thereof and have obtained approval from the competent authority.

In addition to other laws and regulations, Articles 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, and 18 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the management of the organizations set forth in the preceding article. Article 22 shall apply in case of any violation of Article 8. For any violation of Articles 14 to 16 or Article 18, punishments shall be imposed in accordance with Article 37 or 39.

The rules governing enforcement of this Act shall be enacted by the central competent authority.

This Act shall become effective as of the date of promulgation hereof.