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 1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Warren in the County of Somerset (1972) 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 township shall, upon conviction thereof,
pay a penalty of not less than $5, nor more than $500 for each offense.
Complaint shall be made in the municipal court of the township or
before another judicial officer having authority under the laws of
the State of New Jersey. The court shall have the power to impose
the other and additional 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 township
treasurer.
