Policy Inconsistency in the Implementation of Sharia-Based Entertainment Regulations within the Framework of Regional Autonomy in Langsa City

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The implementation of Islamic Sharia under Aceh's special autonomy creates a distinctive legal framework governing entertainment activities and the creative economy in Langsa City. This study examines the legal framework of entertainment regulation, its implementation, and its impact on regional economic development. An empirical juridical method was employed using statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. Data were collected through literature review, legal analysis, and interviews with government officials, MSME actors, event organizers, and community representatives. The findings indicate that entertainment activities are not prohibited but are regulated through Qanun of Langsa City Number 3 of 2016, MPU Aceh Fatwa Number 12 of 2013, and Mayor Regulation Number 37 of 2025. These regulations seek to balance Islamic values with the development of the creative economy. However, challenges remain in the form of complex licensing procedures, inter-agency coordination, and social dynamics that affect legal certainty for event organizers and investors. The study concludes that stronger institutional coordination, transparent licensing, and greater legal certainty are essential to harmonize Sharia implementation with sustainable economic development while preserving the religious identity of Langsa City.