In its preambular statement, this regional regulation states that, for the purpose of realising the Luwu Timur Regency Vision (Visi Kabupaten Luwu Timur) as an Autonomous, Cultural and Religious Centre for the Development of Agribusiness (Pusat Pengembangan Agribisnis, Mandiri, Berbudaya dan Religius), the circulation and use of alcoholic beverages needs to be controlled. The aim of this regulation is to control and prohibit the distribution, abuse and negative impact of the use of alcoholic beverages in the region (art 3). Accordingly, it stipulates that all persons or companies that distribute and/or sell alcoholic beverages must first obtain written permission from the regent (art 6(1)).