Criminal Sanctions for the Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages Reviewed Based on Buton Regency Regional Regulation Number 14 of 2013 Concerning Permit Fees Sales of Alcoholic Beverages

Abstract

This study aims to determine the types of alcoholic beverages that are permitted and prohibited from being distributed in Buton Regency, and to determine the form of sanctions and law enforcement for individuals or legal entities who wish to distribute alcoholic beverages without a permit in accordance with Buton Regency Regional Regulation Number 14 of 2013 concerning Alcoholic Beverage Sales Permit Fees. This study uses a normative legal research method using a statute approach and a conceptual approach. This method is used because the object of the research study is the principles and principles of law, legal rules, theories and legal doctrines from legal experts. The results of this study are to determine the forms and types of alcoholic beverages that are permitted and prohibited from being distributed, especially in Buton Regency. in accordance with Regulation Area No. 14 Year 2013 that is Alcoholic beverages with an ethanol content of 1% – 55% are permitted for consumption, while traditional beverages and alcoholic beverages are prohibited for consumption. Sanctions for business actors or legal entities that distribute alcoholic beverages without a permit in accordance with Buton Regency Regional Regulation Number 14 of 2013 concerning Alcoholic Beverage Sales Permit Fees can be subject to administrative sanctions (Article 29), and criminal sanctions (Article 30).