That is some terrific reporting, right there.
Translation: [The proposed modification to the law] does not establish criminal penalties for unauthorized copying.
(Of course, the DVD/DRM case is probably about making it illegal first, much easier that way, and adding the penalties later, also much easier that way, in that "hey, this is already illegal!")
Also, I think it's funny that they are aiming the message at a demographic that can't read kanji but can decipher complex legalese.