The Arrangement of Warehouse Licensing and its Implications on Public Order in Bandar Lampung City

Abstract

Permits serve as a legal mechanism employed by governments to regulate certain activities. In the City of Bandar Lampung, the presence of warehouses operating without the necessary permits has led to issues affecting public order and tranquility. This study explores the management of warehousing permits in Bandar Lampung and examines the consequences of granting these permits on public order and peace. The research employs a normative method, reviewing Government Regulation Number 29 of 2021 on the Implementation of the Trade Sector, alongside an empirical approach that includes a case study methodology with qualitative analysis. Informants were selected through purposive sampling. The investigation revealed that the warehouse operated by PT YHB (Yonatama Harry Bersaudara Limited Liability Company) initially lacked a permit. However, following complaints from the community who were impacted, the company secured a permit. Ideally, the warehouse should have obtained this permit before commencing operations. The issuance of the permit post-operation highlights the warehouse owner's disregard for licensing regulations. The issuance of warehousing permits has mixed implications for the community. On the positive side, it leads to job creation, boosts the local economy, and increases revenue for the City of Bandar Lampung. On the downside, it results in noise pollution, impedes mobility, causes road damage that affects residents, and alters the regional spatial planning.