HARIANEXPRESS – The Blitar Regency Integrated Team has permanently closed a liquor store that had only been operating for three months. This shutdown, reported on August 21, 2026, was due to multiple significant violations.
The store was found to be operating in clear defiance of established local regulations concerning its proximity to public facilities and its incomplete technical permits. This strict enforcement highlights the commitment of local authorities to uphold legal standards for businesses.
Blitar Liquor Store Shut Down Over Proximity and Permit Issues
The integrated team’s decisive action against the business, which had commenced operations three months prior, follows a series of critical non-compliances. These issues ranged from its operational distance to its deficient legal documentation.
Authorities confirmed the store violated Blitar Regency Regional Regulation Number 1 Year 2018, which rigorously governs the distribution of alcoholic beverages. This regulation imposes stringent requirements on such establishments.
Violation of Distance Regulations
A crucial provision of Perda 1/2018 stipulates that a liquor store must maintain a minimum distance of one kilometer from places of worship, schools, and hospitals. However, on-site verification revealed the store was situated very close to a local mosque.
Specifically, the store was found to be only 200 meters away from a community mosque, a direct infringement of the mandated one-kilometer radius. This significant zoning violation was a primary factor in the closure.
“Only about 200 meters from a resident’s mosque. This clearly violates the minimum radius requirement of 1 kilometer,” stated Darmadi, Head of Disperindag Kabupaten Blitar.
Given the fundamental nature of this zoning breach, officials allowed no exceptions and immediately instructed the management to cease all sales activities. The infringement was deemed non-negotiable.
Incomplete Legal Permits
Beyond the problematic location, the store’s legal standing was also found to be inadequate, lacking crucial documentation. Bayu Aji Mariska, Head of the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Department (DPMPTSP) Kabupaten Blitar, confirmed the business only possessed a basic license.
While the company did have a Business Identification Number (NIB), it had not yet fulfilled the specific technical permits known as the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI) for alcoholic beverages. This omission represented a significant gap in its legal compliance.
“The NIB (Business Identification Number) for the company is indeed available, but the technical permit in the form of the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI) specifically for alcoholic beverages has not been fulfilled,” revealed Bayu.
Bayu further clarified that selling alcoholic beverages involves a complex process beyond just zoning approval from Disperindag. Businesses must also undergo rigorous technical verification from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
Temporary Halt Until Compliance Met
In response to these dual violations, the local government acted decisively, implementing a temporary suspension of the store’s operations. This measure will remain in effect until the management can demonstrate full legal compliance.
The store must complete all required documents and ensure its business location no longer encroaches upon public facilities, thereby adhering to all regulatory stipulations. This includes securing all necessary permits and verifying its distance from restricted areas.
