As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Board of Health of the Township of Cranford or its official
representative, except where otherwise specified, when the Board is
not in session.
The Health Officer of the Township of Cranford appointed
by the Board of Health of the Township of Cranford.
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.
Any person or persons, firm, corporation or association of
persons, and "he," "his" or "him" shall include those of the female
sex.
The State Sanitary Code enacted by the Department of Health
of the State of New Jersey.
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.
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:
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.