[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Saddle Brook 1-10-1980 by Ord. No. 797. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A code regulating the use, operation and maintenance of food and beverage vending machines and licensure thereof; prohibiting the sale or possession with intent to sell through vending machines of adulterated or misbranded foods or drinks; authorizing inspection of vending machines and operations connected therewith; and fixing penalties for violations thereof is hereby established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.1 et seq. A copy of the code is annexed hereto and made a part hereof without the inclusion of the text.
The code established and adopted by this chapter is described and commonly known as the "Food and Beverage Vending Machine Code of New Jersey (1961)."
Three copies of the Food and Beverage Vending Machine Coda of New Jersey (1961) have been placed on file in the office of the Township Clerk and will remain on file in that office for the use of and examination by the public.
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or business to:
A. 
Engage in the operation of one or more machines or devices offered for public use which, upon insertion of a coin, coins or token or by other means, dispenses unit servings of food or beverages, either in bulk or package, without the necessity of replenishing the devices between each vending operation, without first having applied to and procured a permit from the Township Clerk, or without complying with any and all of the provisions of the Food and Beverage Vending Machine Code of New Jersey (1961), as adopted or amended.
B. 
Maintain or permit to be maintained on or in any location in the Township one or more machines or devices offered for public use which, upon insertion of a coin, coins or token or by other means, dispenses unit servings of food or beverages, either in bulk or package, without the necessity of replenishing the devices between each vending operation, without first having applied to and procured a license for each such machine or device from the Township Clerk or without complying with any and all of the provisions of the Food and Beverage Vending Code of New Jersey (1961), as adopted or amended.
A. 
The annual fees for permits and licenses are as follows:
[Amended 12-11-2008 by Ord. No. 1455]
(1) 
Permit fee: $125 per year.
(2) 
License fee: $35 per machine, per year.
B. 
All permits and licenses issued under the authority of this chapter shall expire on the 31st day of December, each year, and same are not to be prorated.
No provision of this chapter shall be applied so as to impose any unlawful burden on either interstate commerce or any activity of the state or federal government.
The Department of Health shall be responsible for conducting inspections as well as the enforcement of this chapter.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a fine of not more than $500, or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.