The Implementation and The Impacts of Bali Governor Regulation No. 1 of 2021 Regarding Balinese Fermented Drinks and/or :Local Distillation (Case Study on Arak Producer in Bali)

Abstract

. One of the regional potentials owned by the Province of Bali is a traditional Balinese drink, namely Balinese wine. Besides being used as a means of traditional ceremonies, this Balinese arak drink is also favored by the public and tourists, both local and international. The Provincial Government of Bali issued Governor Regulation Number 1 of 2020 concerning Management of Balinese Fermented and/or Distilled Drinks, one of which regulates Balinese Traditional Drinks, namely Balinese wine. Previously, this regulation was not possible because in Presidential Decree No. 39 of 2014, a typical Balinese drink, in this case arak, was included in the negative investment list. However, with a strong penetration, the Bali Provincial Government was finally able to create a legal umbrella for arak artisans on the Island of the Gods. This study examines the implementation and impact of the implementation of Pergub Bali Number 1 of 2020 both from the side of policy makers and from the side of the arak craftsmen themselves. The method used in this research is qualitative method. The results of this study from the implementation side show that the Provincial Government of Bali has provided a legal umbrella to protect the arak craftsmen but in terms of the perceived impact on the arak craftsmen, including economically, it still has not had a significant impact on their income, in addition to the regulatory side, Arak craftsmen still experience difficulties in the distribution and licensing process of the arak drink products they produce.