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.
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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.
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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.