The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the public
health through the control of growth of invasive plant species.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated:
INVASIVE PLANTS
All native and nonnative vines and vegetation that grow out
of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious. These plants
may damage trees, vegetation or structures. Examples include but are
not limited to bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed, multiflora
rose, kudzu vine, and poison ivy or oak.
All property owners must control the growth of invasive plants
onto their property and insure that the growth of invasive plants
does not spread to adjoining properties. Failure to control the spread
of such vegetation beyond the boundaries of the owner's property
is a violation of this chapter.
All places and premises in the Township of Barnegat shall be
subject to inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer. Such inspections
shall be performed by such person, or persons, or agency duly authorized
and appointed by the Township of Barnegat. An inspection shall be
made if that official believes that any section of this chapter is
being violated.
In the event that the property owner fails to properly adhere
to and comply with the notice of violation, and after the time period
to remove or abate the problem has expired, a continuing violation
of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not
less than $100 nor more than $1,500 per week.