Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.60 through 40:48-2.64, the purpose
of this chapter is to provide a uniform set of procedures for administering
the placement and maintenance of clothing bins within the Township
of Little Falls (hereinafter referred to as "Township"), as well as
providing for a uniform set of procedures for administering the issuance
and revocation of all permits issued by the Township for the placement
of clothing bins, consistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
For purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined
as follows:
BONA FIDE OFFICE
Location at which a representative of the person or entity
can be reached at a telephone information line during normal business
hours for the purpose of offering information concerning the person
or entity. An answering machine or service unrelated to the person
or entity does not constitute a bona fide office.
CHARITABLE DONATION BIN
Any enclosed receptacle, container or other depository made
of metal, steel, or a similar product, and designed or intended for
the donation and the temporary storage of clothing or other materials.
SOLICITATION or SOLICIT
The request, directly or indirectly, for money, credit, property,
financial assistance, or other thing of any kind of value. Solicitation
shall include, but not be limited to, the use or employment of canisters,
cards, receptacles or similar devices for the collection of money
or other thing of value. A solicitation shall take place whether or
not the person making the solicitation receives any contribution.
It shall be the obligation and duty of the person, firm, corporation,
club or charitable organization, institution or association placing,
using, employing or owning a charitable donation bin to properly maintain
and service each such bin placed within the Township, so as to prevent
the creation and/or maintenance of any nuisance, hazardous or unsafe
condition.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Building Division and/or
the Police Division. All charitable donation bins shall be subject
to inspection by the Building Division, Police Division, or any duly
authorized representative of the Township.