Noise pollution refers to the adverse effects of sound exceeding a certain decibel on human life and environment. Common noise pollution includes traffic noise, industrial noise and social life noise.
In order to prevent and control noise pollution, protect and improve the living environment and safeguard human health, China has formulated relevant laws and regulations. Among them, the Law on the Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution in People's Republic of China (PRC) is the basic law for the prevention and control of noise pollution, which stipulates the definition, prevention principles, measures and legal responsibilities of noise pollution. In addition, the People's Republic of China (PRC) Environmental Protection Law and the People's Republic of China (PRC) Air Pollution Prevention Law also stipulate the prevention and control of noise pollution.
The legal liability of noise pollution mainly includes civil liability and administrative liability.
1. Civil liability: According to Article 1229 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the infringer shall bear the tort liability if it causes damage to others due to environmental pollution or ecological damage. According to the provisions of Article 86 of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution in People's Republic of China (PRC), units and individuals who have been infringed by noise have the right to demand the infringer to bear civil liability according to law.
2. Administrative responsibility: According to the provisions of Article 87 of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution in People's Republic of China (PRC), those who violate the provisions of this law, produce social life noise, continue to interfere with others' normal life, work and study after dissuasion, mediation and treatment, or commit other acts that violate public order and social management shall be punished by the public security organs according to law. Anyone who violates the provisions of this law and constitutes a crime shall be investigated for criminal responsibility according to law.
The above information is for reference only. If necessary, it is recommended to consult a professional lawyer.
To sum up:
Noise pollution is an important problem affecting human life and environment, and China has formulated relevant laws and regulations to prevent it. In order to protect our living environment, everyone should abide by these laws and regulations and reduce the generation and spread of noise.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Noise Pollution Prevention Act
People's Republic of China (PRC) Environmental Protection Law
People's Republic of China (PRC) Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law