The Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee held a news conference on Friday to share information on the draft amendment to the law on prevention and control of noise pollution.
The amendment focuses on "square dancing". According to the draft law, neighborhood managers are required to slap a fine between 200 yuan and 1,000 yuan on any individual disturbing their neighbors while practicing square dancing. And organizations that violate the law and refuse to rectify their misconduct after being warned can be fined between 2,000 yuan and 20,000 yuan.
The draft law, if cleared, will fix the boundaries for both sides, particularly the senior citizens, such as at what time and where they can practice square dancing and the acceptable decibel level of the music they play. We hope the draft law is passed and helps end the conflict between senior citizens and their younger counterparts.
