For the purpose of this chapter, the words "store" or "stored" are hereby
deemed to mean the keeping of a motor vehicle upon any lands and premises,
public or private, for a period of more than 15 days.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to store, or
to permit, cause or suffer to be stored upon any lands and premises, any motor
vehicle which is not capable of being presently used or operated, or any motor
vehicle not bearing current registration plates or a current state inspection
sticker, unless such motor vehicle is garaged. The provisions of this section
shall not apply to a motor vehicle or motor vehicles located on the lands
and premises of a licensed new or used automobile dealer or licensed service
station operator, where such motor vehicle or vehicles are stored thereon
for a period of 30 days or less for maintenance or repairs. This section shall
not apply to junkyards licensed by the City of North Wildwood.
Any motor vehicle which is not capable of being used or operated is
hereby deemed to be a motor vehicle which cannot be moved under its own power
from place to place on a public highway.
[Amended 3-20-1991 by Ord.
No. 1054]
A person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, pay a penalty of not more than $1,000
or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both,
and each day that such violation shall continue, shall be deemed a separate
offense.