As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD OF HEALTH, THE BOARD, THIS BOARD or SAID BOARD
The Board of Health of the Township of Cranford or its official representative, except where otherwise specified, when the Board is not in session.
HEALTH OFFICER or SANITARIAN
The Health Officer of the Township of Cranford appointed by the Board of Health of the Township of Cranford.
LICENSE
The formal written permission to perform certain acts or carry on a certain business embodied in the document granting such permission, issued by this Board in accordance with its rules and regulations and the Sanitary Code.
PERSON
Any person or persons, firm, corporation or association of persons, and "he," "his" or "him" shall include those of the female sex.
STATE SANITARY CODE
The State Sanitary Code enacted by the Department of Health of the State of New Jersey.
TOWNSHIP, THE TOWNSHIP, THIS TOWNSHIP or MUNICIPALITY
The Township of Cranford, New Jersey.
[Amended 10-8-1991 by Ord. No. 91-1; 6-24-1992 by Ord. No. 92-19]
A. 
It shall be lawful for any properly licensed member of the Board of Health, the Health Officer, inspector or any person acting under and by the authority of this Board to enter in or upon any premises for any of the purposes specified in this code or for any other purpose in connection with his regular duties.
B. 
Any person who shall prevent, obstruct or resist any member, officer, inspector or any person acting under and by the authority of this Board in the performance of his duty shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 465-15.
The Board of Health shall have the power to adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary and proper concerning any matter which involves the protection or promotion of health, and all persons concerned shall comply with the provisions thereof.
The Board of Health shall administer the business connected with:
A. 
The enforcement of the ordinances of this Board and the laws of this state which relate to the public health.
B. 
The investigation into the causes of sickness and death and the institution of protective measures thereof.
C. 
The inspection and protection of the food supply.
D. 
The investigation and abatement of nuisances and conditions affecting the public health.
E. 
The investigation and enforcement of the sanitary conditions of public and private buildings and premises.
F. 
The collection and keeping of vital statistics and the records of the Board of Health.
G. 
The dissemination of information relating to public health matters.
A. 
The Board of Health shall appoint a person to be known as the "Health Officer of the Township of Cranford," who shall be the executive officer and official representative of the Board and whose duties shall be:
(1) 
To conduct the business of the Board when not in session.
(2) 
To enforce all statutes, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection and promotion of health.
(3) 
To perform such other duties as the Board of Health may direct.
B. 
The Health Officer shall have the powers and authority conferred by law upon the Board of Health which it can lawfully delegate.
C. 
The Board of Health may employ inspectors, nurses, clerks or other persons as may be deemed necessary to assist the Health Officer or Sanitarian in the performance of his duties.