Yes, beekeeping is legal in Indonesia, but compliance with agricultural and environmental laws is mandatory. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) oversee regulations, while local governments may impose additional restrictions. Recent 2026 updates emphasize disease control and biodiversity protection.
Key Regulations for Keeping Bees in Indonesia
- Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 82/2013 mandates registration of beekeeping operations with local agricultural offices, requiring proof of disease-free status and hive management plans.
- Environmental Protection and Management Law No. 32/2009 prohibits beekeeping in protected areas (e.g., national parks) without prior KLHK approval, with penalties for unauthorized activity.
- Local Government Bylaws (e.g., Jakarta’s Perda No. 5/2021) may restrict hive density or require permits for urban beekeeping, particularly near residential zones.
Violations risk fines up to IDR 5 billion (≈USD 320,000) or hive confiscation under Law No. 18/2009 on Animal Husbandry and Health. Exotic bee species (e.g., Apis mellifera) require import permits from the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services.