Local Governments’ Role in Restricting Travelers Under Law No. 15/2023 Bali Province

Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia

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Abstract

Law Number 15 of 2023 concerning the Province of Bali establishes a robust legal framework for the regional government to protect cultural heritage, local traditions, and environmental balance. However, the implementation of this law faces challenges in managing the influx of incoming residents, which may create pressure on local resources, both socially, culturally, and ecologically. This study aims to analyze the role of the regional government in formulating and implementing migration control policies as a concrete implementation of the law. The research employs a normative legal method with statutory and conceptual approaches. The findings indicate that the authority granted to the regional government enables the formulation of policies rooted in local values, particularly through the role of customary villages. However, such policies must remain consistent with constitutional principles, especially the guarantee of citizens’ rights to move and reside. The study recommends strengthening collaboration between customary villages and local authorities, ensuring legal and financial support from the central government, and enhancing the involvement of communities and academics in order to establish a comprehensive, equitable, and sustainable legal framework. Therefore, harmonization between regional policies and national regulations is crucial to ensure that migration restrictions are not discriminatory but instead serve to maintain balance in a fair and proportional manner.