It is strictly regulated.
Indonesia prohibits unauthorized sand extraction from beaches under Law No. 1/2014 on Coastal Zone Management and Government Regulation No. 16/2021. Violations risk fines up to IDR 5 billion (≈USD 320,000) or imprisonment under the Environmental Protection and Management Law (No. 32/2009). Local governments, including the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and provincial agencies, enforce bans to prevent ecological damage and coastal erosion, with 2026 compliance audits targeting illegal operations.
Key Regulations for Taking Sand from the Beach in Indonesia
- National Bans: Law No. 1/2014 explicitly prohibits sand extraction from beaches, dunes, and coastal ecosystems without permits. Exemptions require approval from the KLHK and local authorities, typically reserved for state infrastructure projects.
- Local Enforcement: Provincial governments (e.g., Bali, West Java) issue additional decrees, such as Bali Governor Regulation No. 9/2020, criminalizing sand removal for commercial use. Violators face administrative sanctions or criminal prosecution under regional ordinances.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: The KLHK’s 2025–2026 National Coastal Protection Program mandates stricter monitoring via satellite imagery and community reporting. Illegal sand mining hotspots (e.g., Banten, South Sulawesi) will undergo targeted enforcement under Presidential Decree No. 11/2021 on Coastal Resilience.