Legal protection of coastal areas and surrounding communities affected by shrimp pond waste (case study: Beting Beach, Bintet Village)

Abstract Waste pollution from shrimp farming activities in the Beting Beach area of Bintet Village has created a situation of serious concern for the marine ecosystem and the surrounding community. This study aims to determine the impact of shrimp farming activities and the form of legal protection. This research uses empirical juridical method with qualitative approach. The results showed that the impact caused in the form of water pollution, namely changes in the color of water accompanied by foul odors and air pollution that disrupts the social activities of the community. Legal protection for coastal areas that have been polluted by waste must be carried out by taking firm action against shrimp farming businesses and restoring affected areas through Law Number 32 of 2009 addressing Protection and Management among the Environment. The community’s legal protection is governed by One of the laws of 2014 involving Amandements to Law Number 27 of 2007 surrounding Administration of Small Islands and Coastal Areas. The statute in question states that administrative sanctions, such as written warnings, temporary site closure, license revocatiobs, and\or administrative fines, are imposed in the event of a violation pertaining regarding the accepting of location and management permits.