The Role of Local Governments in the Defense of Leading Products

Abstract

<p>This study aims to explain and show the role and influence of local government policy and political law in protecting and developing Geographical Indications as a regional superior product. This article is the writing of normative law using the legislative approach method. The results of the study indicate that the policy and political law of the local government greatly affect the protection and development of Geographical Indications as a regional superior product, this is clearly seen in two ways, namely: a. The Regional Government of Sleman Regency provided assistance, with assistance from the Regional Government and after being officially requested by the Pondoh Salak Farmers Community of Sleman District, finally the pondoh salak variety succeeded in obtaining a geographical indication certificate in August 2013, b. Protection and development of Muntok White Pepper Geographical Indication products are inseparable from the role of the Regional Government of Bangka Belitung Province. H Eko Maulana Ali through the Governor Regulation of Bangka Belitung Province.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Political Law, Local Government, Geographical Indications.</p>