Editor's Note: 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. 26:3-70, 71. The statutory power to adopt health codes by
reference is 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.
[1972 Code § BH1-1]
The provisions of Chapter 1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Upper (1989) concerning short title, definitions, construction and severability shall apply to all Chapters adopted by the Board of Health.
[Ord. #1-1986, § 1; Ord. #BH1-2001]
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 $100 nor more than $500 for each offense.
A complaint shall be filed in the Municipal Court of the Township
of Upper or such other court of competent jurisdiction. In addition
to the penalty set forth herein, the court shall have the power to
impose the other and additional penalties provided by N.J.S.A. 26:3-77
and N.J.S.A. 26:3-78 as the same may be amended and supplemented.
[1972 Code § BH1-2.2]
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.
[1972 Code § BH1-2.3]
All fees and penalties collected under any provision of any
Chapter adopted by the Board of Health shall be paid to the Township
Treasurer.
