Interpretation. When not inconsistent with the
context, words used in the present tense include the future, words
used in the singular number include the plural number, and words used
in the plural number shall include the singular. The word "shall"
is mandatory, and not merely discretionary. Words, terms or expressions
not defined herein shall be interpreted in the manner of their commonly
accepted meaning.
BAR
Any place licensed by the State of New Jersey to primarily
sell at retail beer, wine, mixed spirit drink and spirits for consumption
on the premises.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Borough of Fort Lee Board of Health, and may be referred
to herein this article as the "Department."
HEALTH OFFICER
The administrative officer of the Borough of Fort Lee Health
Department, and/or his or her authorized representatives.
PERSON
An individual, partnership, cooperative, association, corporation,
personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other
legal entity.
RESTAURANT
Any place licensed by the State of New Jersey to sell food
and, at retail, beer, wine, mixed spirit drinks and spirits for consumption
on the premises.
TAVERN
Any place licensed by the State of New Jersey to primarily
sell at retail beer, wine, mixed spirit drink and spirits for consumption
on the premises.
TOBACCO
Any product made from the tobacco plant for the purpose of
smoking, chewing, inhaling and other personal use, including cigars,
chewing, tobacco, pipe tobacco, snuff and cigarettes in any form.
TOBACCO RETAILER
Any person or entity that operates a store, stand, booth,
concession, or place at which sales of tobacco are made to purchasers
for consumption or use. Shall also mean a person or entity that owns,
operates or uses a vending machine and/or a vending machine location.
VENDING MACHINE
Any automated, self-service device which, upon insertion
of money, tokens or any other form of payment, dispenses cigarettes
or other tobacco products.
The Health Officer, or his/her designee, is
hereby granted the authority to establish policies and guidelines,
not in conflict with the purpose and intent of this article, for the
purpose of carrying out the responsibilities herein delegated to the
Health Officer by law. These policies and guidelines are subject to
review by the Board of Health.
The Health Officer and the Board of Health of
the Borough of Fort Lee specifically reserve and retain the right
to pursue all other legal and equitable remedies in order to fully
enforce the provisions of this article as they pertain to the health,
safety and welfare of the people of the Borough of Fort Lee.