This regulation establishes the Aceh Islamic Shari'a Office (Dinas Syariat Islam) as the government-authorised implementor of Islamic shari'a. The implementation of shari'a involves planning and drafting qanun, documenting and disseminating the results thereof, as well as managing the human resources and facilities required to implement shari'a in society in terms of religious guidance, counsel, worship and adherence.
The regulation also establishes the personnel structure of the Shari'a Office, including the office's head (Kepala Dinas) and staff. The office head is accountable to the governor via the regional secretary.