Grain store owner spared legal punishment by Yakut city court
In a recent development, the Yakutsk-based nightclub "21" has faced fines for noise violations but has managed to secure a significant reduction in the penalties due to its plan to convert into a daytime café.
The Yakutsk Administrative Commission, led by Felix Antonov, issued three protocols against the club "21" for breaching the law on silence during nighttime and disturbing the peace of citizens. The initial fine proposed was a hefty 750,000 rubles, but following an appeal, the Yakutsk City Court reduced the total fine to 150,000 rubles.
The reduction in fines was a result of the nightclub's intention to restructure its operations, transforming from a nightclub into a daytime café, thereby adhering to the law on silence and peace. The new operating hours for the converted café will be until 21:00 on weekdays and until 22:00 on weekends and holidays.
Felix Antonov, head of the Yakutsk Administrative Commission, provided clarification to local news outlet "YI" about the reduction in fines. He emphasised that while city authorities have mechanisms to combat disreputable establishments, they may be biased towards closing unwanted entrepreneurs at the request of residents. However, Antonov warned about the possibility of unaffordable fines or suspension of activity as mechanisms to combat disreputable establishments, urging businesses to comply with local regulations.
Despite the fines, Antonov expressed concerns about the imperfection of federal legislation being used as an excuse for weak power. He asserted that the city authorities are committed to enforcing regulations and ensuring that businesses operate within the law.
The protocols against the club "21" were based on a collective complaint from residents of nearby houses. The Admin Commission shared the information about the case through its Telegram channel. The nightclub has not released a statement regarding the conversion or the fines.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how the nightclub will proceed with its plans and whether there will be any further changes in regulatory enforcement in the area. The decree issued to prevent violations of the law on silence by the establishment also highlights the city's commitment to maintaining peace and order.
The Yakutsk Administrative Commission, realizing the potential for a daytime business at the nightclub "21", considered the establishment's financial implications while reducing the original fine of 750,000 rubles to 150,000 rubles, demonstrating an understanding of the club's business transformation from a nightclub to a daytime café. In light of the reduction, Felix Antonov, head of the Yakutsk Administrative Commission, advised other businesses to abide by local regulations to avoid unaffordable fines or suspension of activities.
