Considering the recent trend concerning such offenses as theft and obstructing performance of public duty, this Act, which was put into force on May 28, 2006, develops legislation so as to appropriately deal with such offenses, including (1) newly establishing the punishment of fine for theft and obstructing performance of public duty, (2) raising the maximum fine for negligence in the pursuit of social activities from 500,000 yen to 1 million yen, and (3) raising the maximum fine that can be sentenced through summary trial procedure from 500,000 yen to 1 million yen.