The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the public
health through the control of the growth of invasive plant species.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
INVASIVE PLANTS
All native and non-native vines and vegetation that grow
out of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious. These
plants may damage trees, vegetation, or structures. Examples include,
but are not limited to, bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed,
multiflora rose, kudzu-vine and poison ivy or oak.
All persons must control the growth of invasive plants. Failure
to control the spread of such vegetation beyond the boundaries of
a resident's property is a violation of this chapter.
All places and premises in the Township of Toms River shall
be subject to inspection by the enforcing officer. Such inspections
shall be performed by such person, persons or agency duly authorized
and appointed by the Township of Toms River. An inspection shall be
made if that official has reason to believe that any section of this
chapter is being violated.
Any person, partnership, limited-liability company, corporation
or other entity who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be subject to the maximum fines and penalties
established under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 and 40:69A-29, and as same shall
be amended from time to time. Each and every day a violation of this
chapter shall exist shall constitute a separate violation.