A.
It shall be lawful for any properly licensed member of the Board
of Health, the Health Officer, Sanitary Inspector or any person acting
under and by the authority of this Board to enter in or upon any premises
for any of the purposes specified in this chapter or for any other
purposes in connection with his regular duties.
B.
Any person who shall prevent, obstruct or resist any member, officer, inspector or any person acting under and by the authority of this Board in the performance of his duty shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in Article XI, Violations and Penalties, of this chapter.
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The Board of Health shall have the power to adopt such rules
and regulations as it may deem necessary and proper concerning any
matter which involves the protection or promotion of health, and all
persons concerned shall comply with the provisions thereof.
The Board of Health shall administer the business connected
with:
A.
The enforcement of the ordinances of this Board and the laws of this
state which relate to the public health.
B.
The investigation into the causes of sickness and death and the institution
of protective measures therefor.
C.
The inspection and protection of the food supply.
D.
The investigation and abatement of nuisances and conditions affecting
the public health.
E.
The investigation and enforcement of the sanitary conditions of public
and private buildings and premises.
F.
The collection and keeping of vital statistics and the records of
the Board of Health.
G.
The dissemination of information relating to public health matters.
A.
The Board of Health shall appoint persons to be known as the "Health
Officer" and "Sanitary Inspector" of the Borough of Wallington to
enforce all statutes, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection
and promotion of health and to perform such other duties as the Board
of Health may direct.
B.
The Health Officer shall have the powers and authority conferred
by law upon the Board of Health which it can lawfully delegate.
