I hereby promulgate the Law concerning the Payment of Prize Money of the Tobacco Premiums issued by the Government and other Matters. Signed:HIROHITO, Seal of the Emperor This first day of the fifth month of the twenty-third year of Showa (May 1, 1948) Prime Minister ASHIDA Hitoshi Law No.37 Law concerning the Payment of Prize Money of the Tobacco Premiums issued by the Government and other Matters The Government may entrust the Hypothec Bank of Japan with the management of payment of prize money and other matters pertaining to the tobacco premiums which are issued in the period between April 1st and May 15th, 1948, by the Government to the purchasers of manufactured tobacco. The Minister of Finance may deliver to the Hypothec Bank of Japan a fund necessary for the payment of the abovemention prize money and make a roughly estimated pre-payment with regard to the expenses necessary for the manegement of the abovementioned entrusted matters, if he deems it necessary in the abovementioned case. Supplementary Provision: This Law shall come into force as from the day of its promulgation. Minister of Finance KITAMURA Tokutaro Prime Minister ASHIDA Hitoshi