The purpose of this chapter is as follows:
A. Protect the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of
Pemberton Township and visitors to the Township.
B. Protect the docks, ramps, ramp areas and parking lots of the lakes
of the Township of Pemberton.
C. Provide for an orderly procedure for the use of the Township's
boat ramps and ramp areas by boaters and visitors alike.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
NEW JERSEY STATE RESIDENT
A person owning a valid New Jersey driver's license
which lists upon it the applicant's name and an address located
within the State of New Jersey.
OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENT
All other applicants that are neither Pemberton Township
residents nor New Jersey State residents as defined herein.
All persons using municipal boat launching ramps shall do so
at their own risk. The Township assumes no responsibility for theft,
loss or damage to any boats or motor vehicles or any equipment used
in connection with them.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Director
of Community Development, his/her designees, and/or the Police Department.
Any person, firm, corporation, association or legal party who
violates any one or more of the provisions of this chapter shall be
subject to a fine of not more than $2,000 or to a period of imprisonment
not to exceed 90 days or to a period of community service not to exceed
90 days, or any combination thereof, for each separate offense. In
the case of a continuing violation or violations, such penalties may
be assessed for each day that the violation or violations continue
unabated, until such time as the violation or violations are corrected.
A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or
on which a violation occurs or continues.