A. 
If, before favorable referral and final approval has been obtained, any person transfers or sells or agrees to sell, as owner or agent, any land which forms a part of the subdivision on which, by ordinance, the Planning Board and the governing body is required to act, such person shall be subject to a penalty consisting of a fine or imprisonment, or both, subject to the discretion of the Judge, the maximum of which shall be the maximum fine or term of imprisonment permitted to be imposed by the court having jurisdiction over the violation of Part 3 of this chapter of the Borough of Ridgefield.
[Amended 3-25-1985 by Ord. No. 1281]
B. 
In addition to the foregoing, if the streets in the subdivision are not such that a structure on said land in the subdivision would meet requirements for a building permit under Section 3 of the Official Map and Building Permit Act (1953),[1] the municipality may institute and maintain a civil action:
(1) 
For injunctive relief.
(2) 
To set aside and invalidate any conveyance made pursuant to such a contract or sale if a certificate of compliance has not been issued in accordance with Section 24 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953,[2] but only if the municipality has a Planning Board or a committee thereof with power to act and:
(a) 
Which meets regularly on a monthly or more frequent basis; and
(b) 
Whose governing body has adopted standards and procedures in accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Section 20 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953 was repealed by P.L. 1975, c. 291, § 80. See now N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38 through 55D-41 and 55D-44.
[2]
Editor's Note: Section 24 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953 was repealed by P.L. 1975, c. 291, § 80. See now N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56.
(3) 
In any such action, the transferee, purchaser or grantee shall be entitled to a lien upon the portion of the land from which the subdivision was made that remains in the possession of the subdivider or his assigns or successors, to secure the return of any deposit made or purchase price paid and also a reasonable search fee, survey expense and title-closing expense, if any. Any such action must be brought within two years after the date of the recording of the instrument of transfer, sale or conveyance of said land or within six years if unrecorded.
[1]
Editor's Note: Section 3 of the Official Map and Building Permit Act (1953) was repealed by P.L. 1975, c. 291, § 80. See now N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32 through 55D-36.