Act for Development of Small and Medium Enterprises Article 3

The term "competent authority" used in this Act shall be the Ministry of Economic Affairs at the central government level, the provincial (municipal) government at the province (municipality ) level, and the county (city) government at the county (city) level.Where any of the matters set forth in this Act involves the functional duties of an authority in charge of a particular enterprise, the competent authority referred to in this Act shall handle such matters in coordination with the said authority in charge of such enterprise.For enforcement of this Act, government at various levels shall set up or designate a government agency to provide assistance and guidance.