A code regulating the use, operation and maintenance
of food and beverage vending machines and licensure thereof; prohibiting
the sale or possession with intent to sell through vending machines
of adulterated or misbranded foods or drinks; authorizing inspection
of vending machines and operations connected therewith; and fixing
penalties for violations is hereby established pursuant N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.1
to 26:3-69.6. A copy of said code is annexed hereto and made a part
hereof without the inclusion of the text thereof herein.
Said code established and adopted by this article
is described and commonly known as the "Food and Beverage Vending
Machine Code of New Jersey (1961)" and has been placed on file in
the office of the Secretary of this local Board of Health upon the
introduction of this article and will remain on file there until final
action is taken on this article for the use and examination of the
public.
[Amended 3-25-1985 by Ord. No. 1281; 6-28-2010 by Ord. No.
2133]
A. If this article of the Code of the Borough of Ridgefield
provides for the licensing or permitting of the violator, the Mayor
and Council of the Borough of Ridgefield reserve the right to revoke
such permit or license.
B. Any person found guilty of violating this article
of the Code of the Borough of Ridgefield shall be subject to a penalty
consisting of a fine or imprisonment, or both, subject to the discretion
of the Judge, the maximum of which shall be the maximum fine or term
of imprisonment permitted to be imposed by the court having jurisdiction
over the violation of this article of the Code of the Borough of Ridgefield;
provided, however, that the fine shall not be less than $100 nor more
than $2,000 per offense and the prison term shall not exceed 90 days
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-5.
C. In the event of a continuing violation, each day shall
constitute a separate offense.