No, Salvia divinorum is not explicitly legal in Indonesia. The Narcotics Law No. 35 of 2009 regulates psychoactive substances, and while Salvia divinorum is not listed, its psychoactive compound, salvinorin A, falls under broader narcotics controls enforced by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN). Recent 2026 draft amendments to the law propose stricter classifications, potentially including Salvia divinorum in the same category as cannabis derivatives.
Key Regulations for Salvia Divinorum in Indonesia
- Narcotics Law No. 35/2009: While Salvia divinorum itself is not enumerated, the BNN interprets its psychoactive effects as falling under “other narcotics” (Pasal 1 angka 1), enabling seizure and prosecution under narcotics charges.
- BNN Circulars (2024–2026): The agency has issued internal directives classifying Salvia divinorum extracts as controlled substances, subjecting possession, distribution, or cultivation to penalties under Law No. 35/2009.
- Customs and Excise Enforcement: The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) monitors imports of Salvia divinorum, requiring importers to prove non-psychoactive use; failure to comply risks confiscation and criminal liability under narcotics trafficking statutes.
Local courts have upheld prosecutions for Salvia divinorum possession under “narcotics abuse” charges, citing its potential for misuse. The 2026 legislative review further tightens controls, aligning with ASEAN’s drug control frameworks. Businesses and individuals handling Salvia divinorum must verify compliance with BNN’s evolving enforcement priorities to avoid legal exposure.