No, owning a raccoon in Indonesia is illegal under the 2018 Law No. 7/2018 on the Protection of Wild Animals and Plants, which classifies raccoons as invasive species. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) enforces strict bans, with 2026 compliance audits targeting illegal wildlife possession.
Key Regulations for Owning a Raccoon in Indonesia
- Prohibited Species Status: Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are listed in KLHK’s 2023 Invasive Alien Species Decree, banning private ownership, breeding, or trade.
- Permit Requirements: Even for non-native species, permits under Government Regulation No. 20/2018 are mandatory, but raccoons are explicitly excluded.
- Penalties: Violations incur fines up to IDR 10 billion (≈USD 650,000) or imprisonment for 5 years, per Article 40 of Law No. 7/2018.
Local governments (e.g., DKI Jakarta’s 2024 Wildlife Protection Bylaw) reinforce KLHK’s directives, with confiscation protocols for unauthorized animals. Exemptions for research or conservation require prior approval from KLHK’s Directorate of Biodiversity Conservation.