A Code regulating premises on which swine are maintained; establishing minimum standards governing the location and maintenance of such premises; authorizing inspections of such premises; declaring and defining certain acts or conditions on such premises as nuisances; declaring and fixing penalties for violations thereof is hereby adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.1 to 26:3-69.6.
A. 
The Code established and adopted by this article is described and commonly known as "Maintenance of Swine Code of New Jersey (1957)."
B. 
Three copies of the Maintenance of Swine Code of New Jersey (1957) have been placed on file in the Township Clerk's office for the use and examination of the public.
No person shall maintain swine, as defined in such Code, on premises within the boundaries of this Township, until a valid permit therefor shall have been issued by the Township Clerk.
Permits required by this section may be denied or suspended by the Health Officer for failure to comply with this section. The Township Council acting as the Board of Health shall afford the person whose permit to maintain swine on premises has been denied or suspended an opportunity to be heard in public hearing; and following this to be informed of the decision within two weeks thereafter.
The fee for a permit to maintain swine on premises shall be found in Chapter 156, Fees, of this Code.
Permits issued for the maintenance of swine on premises shall expire annually on June 30 of each year and application for renewal thereof shall be submitted together with the required fee prior to June 15 of each year.