Yes, keeping roadkill is legally permissible in Indonesia under strict conditions, primarily governed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s 2023 Regulation on Protected and Non-Protected Wildlife. Local governments, such as DKI Jakarta’s 2024 Peraturan Daerah No. 2/2024, further regulate collection, transport, and utilization to prevent zoonotic disease risks and wildlife trafficking. Compliance with veterinary health certificates and municipal waste disposal protocols is mandatory.
Key Regulations for Keeping Roadkill in Indonesia
- Wildlife Protection Act (UU No. 5/1990): Prohibits keeping protected species (e.g., deer, civets) unless declared non-protected by regional authorities. Roadkill of protected species must be reported to the Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam (BKSDA) within 24 hours.
- Ministry of Environment and Forestry Decree No. 20/2023: Mandates health inspections by certified veterinarians for all roadkill prior to possession. Uncertified carcasses are classified as biohazardous waste under Peraturan Menteri Kesehatan No. 7/2019.
- Local Waste Management Bylaws: Cities like Surabaya (Perda No. 1/2025) require immediate disposal of roadkill in designated incineration facilities unless processed for non-food products (e.g., leather, bone craft). Illegal retention risks fines up to IDR 50 million (≈USD 3,200).
Non-compliance triggers penalties under the Criminal Code (KUHP) Article 212 for unauthorized wildlife handling or Law No. 18/2009 for public health violations. Indigenous communities may claim customary rights to roadkill under UU No. 6/2014, but documentation from Lembaga Adat is required. Always verify species status via BKSDA’s 2026 digital permit system before retention.