[Adopted 7-7-2021 by Ord. No. 9/21]
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, a municipality may make, amend, repeal and enforce ordinances not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for order and protection of persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Town of West New York ("Town") is desirous of protecting its officers and employees against assault and abuse in the discharge of their public responsibilities on behalf of the Town:
No person shall do any of the following against any Town employee during the discharge of their public responsibilities on behalf of the Town:
A. 
Throw objects which may inflict bodily injury or damage to an employee of the Town;
B. 
Commit an act which may result in injury to an employee of the Town or damage or loss to an employee's personal property or create a hazardous or offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose.
General penalty. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, a person convicted of a violation of this chapter or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both.