Juridical Review of Marine Sand Utilization within The Regulation of Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023 Concerning the Utilization of Marine Sedimentation

Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023 on marine sedimentation utilization integrates national and international legal frameworks, notably Law No. 32 of 2014 on Regional Government and Environmental Law No. 32 of 2009, to ensure collaborative permit granting, supervision, and sustainable marine sand exploitation benefiting local communities. This study aims to explore these legal intersections and propose strategies for enhancing regulatory effectiveness and environmental protection in marine resource utilization, aligning with international standards like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Data analysis is conducted qualitatively and descriptively. In the juridical review of the Utilization of Marine Sand within the scope of Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023, it is also important to consider the related criminal legal framework, including the Criminal Code. Although government regulation is more administrative in nature and regulates procedures for marine sand utilization, the Criminal Code can serve as a reference in addressing violations occured in the context of natural resource exploitation and provides relevant criminal provisions related to environmental crimes. In the context of marine sand utilization, violations such as illegal mining, waste disposal into the sea that damages ecosystems, or violations of permits regulated in Government Regulation No. 26 of 2023 may be subject to criminal sanctions according to the provisions of the Criminal Code.