In this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings stated in this section unless the context otherwise requires:
LICENSE
Any business license or permit issued by the municipality
as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40:52-1.
WAGE THEFT
Having been found guilty, liable or responsible in any judicial
or administrative proceeding for unpaid wages in violation of the
New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a et seq.), the
New Jersey State Wage Payment Law (N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1 et seq.), N.J.S.A.
2C:40A-2, the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201
et seq., or any other federal or state law related to the payment
of wages or the collection of debt owed due to unpaid wages.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, wage theft is
understood to have such an effect on the public morals and welfare
that no license shall be issued or renewed to an applicant, licensee,
or business entity that has been found liable of a wage theft violation
which has not been cured by compliance with the order or decision
of the judicial, governmental, or administrative entity determining
the same, within 90 days of any final judgment, inclusive of any appeal.
No license shall be transferred to or from an applicant, licensee,
or business entity that has been found liable of violation which has
not been cured by compliance with the order or decision of the judicial,
governmental, or administrative entity determining the same.
If an applicant makes false statements, fails to report information, or falsely certifies whether it has been found guilty or liable of wage theft in accordance with §
380-4 herein, the Town of Dover may seek revocation of any previously issued license or deny the application for a license or renewal.
All ordinances and provisions thereof inconsistent or conflicting
with the provisions of this chapter shall be repealed to the extent
of such conflict or inconsistency.
If any paragraph or provision of this chapter shall be adjudicated
invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not, to the extent
severable, affect any other paragraph or provision of this chapter,
which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
This chapter shall take effect on April 1, 2019.