The general power to adopt health ordinances is contained
in R.S. 26:3-31. The penalties that may be provided for a violation
of health provisions are contained in R.S. 26:3-70, 71. The statutory
power to adopt health codes by reference is contained in R.S. 26:3-69.1,
et seq. In addition to the health regulations contained in this chapter,
the State Sanitary Code promulgated by the State Public Health Council
is by reason of R.S. 26:1A-9 enforceable in every municipality in
this state.
The provisions of Chapter I of the "Revised General Ordinances
of the Borough of Flemington in the County of Hunterdon, 1975" concerning
short title, definitions, construction and severability shall apply
to all chapters adopted by the board of health.
Any person violating any of the provisions of any chapter adopted
by the board of health of the Borough of Flemington shall, upon conviction
thereof, pay a penalty of not less than $5.00, nor more than $500.00
for each offense. Complaint shall be made in the municipal court of
the borough or before such other judicial officer having authority
under the laws of the State of New Jersey. In addition, the court
shall have the power to impose other penalties provided by R.S. 26:3-77
and R.S. 26:3-78.
Except as otherwise provided, each and every day in which a
violation of any of the provisions of any chapter adopted by the board
of health exists shall constitute a separate violation.
All fees and penalties collected under any provision of any
chapter adopted by the board of health shall be paid to the borough
clerk.
