Although this order compelled shrine maidens who did not remain continually at one shrine to give up their duty of offering folk prayers among the public, some maidens could continue their activities by staying at some shrines.
禁止措置によって神社に常駐せずに民間祈祷を行っていた巫女は全面的に廃業となったが、中には神社に留まることによって活動を続ける者もいた。