The general power to adopt health ordinances is contained
in N.J.S.A. 26:3-31. The penalties that may be provided for a violation
of health provisions are contained in N.J.S.A. 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 N.J.S.A. 26:1A-9 enforceable in every municipality
in this State.
[New]
The provisions of Chapter 1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Midland Park in the County of Bergen (1991) concerning short title, definitions, construction and severability shall apply to all chapters adopted by the Board of Health.
[New]
Any person violating any of the provisions of any chapter adopted
by the Board of Health of the Borough shall, upon conviction thereof,
pay a penalty not to exceed five hundred ($500.00) dollars for each
offense or serve a term of ninety (90) days in jail or both, at the
discretion of the Court. Complaint shall be made in the Municipal
Court of the Borough or before another judicial officer having authority
under the laws of the State of New Jersey. The Court shall have the
power to impose other and additional penalties provided by the N.J.S.A.
26:3-77 and N.J.S.A. 26:3-78.
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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.
[New]
All fees and penalties collected under any provision of any
chapter adopted by the Board of Health shall be paid to the Borough
Treasurer.
