Art. 15.—Keepers of kashi-zashiki and hikite-jaya shall observe the following provisions:—
Art. 16.—When special orders are given by Police Stations relative to the control of their business, keepers of kashi-zashiki and hikite-jaya shall observe the same.
Art. 17.—With regard to acts performed in the course of business, even although same be performed by members of their families or employées, the keepers of kashi-zashiki and hikite-jaya cannot plead non-liability.
Art. 18.—When it is proposed to plant flowering trees, to hold exhibitions of dancing or buffoonery, to hang up lanterns (t�r�), or to do anything else in the streets, a petition shall be lodged to that effect with the Police Station having jurisdiction, giving full particulars and permission be obtained. It is however provided that no such displays will be permitted outside the boundaries of yūkwaku.
Art. 19.—Keepers of kashi-zashiki shall not allow bedizened and bedecked courtesans to be seen by passers-by in the streets outside yūkwaku.
Art. 20.—In dealing with courtesans, keepers of kashi-zashiki shall treat the girls fairly, do all in their power to reform them, advise them to return to a virtuous course of life, and shall not cause them to squander money recklessly.
Art. 21.—Keepers of kashi-zashiki shall cause the courtesans in their houses not to infringe the regulations relative to physical examination, and when the women are ill shall at once cause them to receive medical advice and treatment.
Art. 22.—Keepers of kashi-zashiki shall hang up in a place where it can be easily seen by the courtesans a copy of the regulations with hira-gana written against the (Chinese) characters.[60]