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Convenience store parking lot 'car camping' draws 'nuisance' complaints, lawyer responds

15.10.2025 07:00 1 min 1 source
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Convenience store parking lot 'car camping' draws 'nuisance' complaints, lawyer responds
Original source: ニフティニュース

Legal questions arise over 'car camping' in parking lots of convenience stores and rest areas. A lawyer clarifies that while not illegal per se, it is often prohibited by facility rules, and violators could face civil liability for damages if they cause business losses. However, such actions typically do not constitute the criminal charge of obstruction of business.

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Convenience store parking lot 'car camping' draws 'nuisance' complaints, lawyer responds

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