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NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-68 - Cleansing of utensils, receptacles, counters, etc.

26:2-68. Cleansing of utensils, receptacles, counters, etc.  At any public place at which food or drink is offered for sale or public consumption, adequate washing facilities for thoroughly cleansing utensils used in preparing or serving the same shall be provided and such utensils and the counters, table tops, shelves, boxes, refrigerators and other receptacles in or upon which food or drink is stored, prepared, handled, displayed or served shall be kept clean. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-69 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-69 - Garbage

26:2-69. Garbage  Garbage, including waste vegetable and animal material, which may attract flies, shall not be permitted at or in connection with any public place unless the material is kept covered to prevent access of flies and escape of foul odors. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-70 - Dishwater, drainage and waste liquids; disposition of

26:2-70. Dishwater, drainage and waste liquids; disposition of  No dishwater, drainage from plumbing fixtures or other foul or putrescible waste liquids from or produced in connection with any public place shall be permitted to accumulate on the surface of the ground or be disposed of in a manner that will pollute any water supply or create a nuisance. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-71 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-71 - Vermin

26:2-71. Vermin  All public places so far as the same may be practicable, shall be kept free from rats, mice, roaches and other vermin. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-72 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-72 - Authority of local boards of health not affected

26:2-72. Authority of local boards of health not affected  Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit or limit the authority otherwise granted by statute to any local board of health to regulate or control places defined in this act. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-73 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-73 - Violations; penalty

26:2-73. Violations; penalty  Any person, corporation or their agents violating any of the provisions of this act, shall be liable to a penalty of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00), and for the second and each subsequent offense to a penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), to be recovered by and in the name of the State Commissioner of Health of the State of New Jersey, or by and in the name of the local board of health. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1. Amended by L.1953, c. 26, p. 466, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-74 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-74 - Disposition of penalties recovered

26:2-74. Disposition of penalties recovered  Any penalty recovered under the provisions of this subtitle shall be paid to the plaintiff. When the plaintiff is the State Commissioner of Health of the State of New Jersey, the penalty recovered shall be paid by the commissioner into the treasury of the State. When the plaintiff is a local board of health, the penalty recovered shall be paid by the local board into the treasury of the municipality within which the local board has jurisdiction. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1. Amended by L.1953, c. 26, p. 467, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-75 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-75 - Jurisdiction; process

26:2-75. Jurisdiction; process  Every municipal court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings to enforce and collect any penalty imposed because of a violation of any provision of this subtitle, if the violation has occurred within the territorial jurisdiction of the court. The proceedings shall be summary and in accordance with the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S. 2A:58-1 et seq.). Process shall be in the nature of a summons or warrant and shall issue only at the suit of the State Commissioner of Health of the State of New Jersey, or the local board of health, as the case may be, as plaintiff. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1. Amended by L.1953, c. 26, p. 467, s. 8.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-77 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-77 - Commitment on failure to pay judgment and costs

26:2-77. Commitment on failure to pay judgment and costs  The court shall cause a defendant who refuses or neglects to pay forthwith the amount of a judgment rendered against him and the costs and charges incident thereto, to be committed to the county jail for a period not exceeding ten days in the case of a first conviction, and in case of a conviction for a second, subsequent or continuing violation, for a period not exceeding thirty days. L.1939, c. 261, p. 677, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-81 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-81 - Actions relative to presence of marihuana weed.

26:2-81 Actions relative to presence of marihuana weed.  1. In order to protect the health, morals and welfare of the State of New Jersey, whenever the county prosecutor of any county of the State of New Jersey receives credible information that wild, cultivated, or hidden growth or beds of alleged Marihuana weed are located anywhere within the county, the county prosecutor shall immediately communicate such information to the Department of Health. The Department of Health, upon receipt of such information, shall immediately dispatch one of its agents to the location who shall make an examination and determination of the alleged Marihuana weed so as to determine the existence or nonexistence of Marihuana weed at the location, and the Department of Health shall immediately communicate by writing its determination to the aforesaid county prosecutor and the Department of Agriculture. "Marihuana" shall not mean hemp or a hemp product cultivated, handled, processed, transported, or sold pursuant to the "New Jersey Hemp Farming Act," P.L.2019, c.238 (C.4:28-6 et al.). L.1939, c.248, s.1; amended 2018, c.139, s.9; 2019, c.238, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-82 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-82 - Destruction of marihuana weed; exceptions.

26:2-82 Destruction of marihuana weed; exceptions.  2. Upon certification by the Department of Health of the existence of Marihuana weed at the location examined by the Department of Health, then the county prosecutor is hereby empowered to dispatch one of the prosecutor's agents to the location so certified and the agent shall destroy the Marihuana weed and the county prosecutor or the agent shall not be civilly responsible in any manner whatsoever for destruction of the Marihuana weed. "Marihuana" shall not mean hemp or a hemp product cultivated, handled, processed, transported, and sold pursuant to the "New Jersey Hemp Farming Act," P.L.2019, c.238 (C.4:28-6 et al.). L.1939, c.248, s.2; amended 2018, c.139, s.10; 2019, c.238, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-82.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-82.1 - Wild, cultivated or hidden growth of stramonium; certification; destruction

26:2-82.1. Wild, cultivated or hidden growth of stramonium; certification; destruction  a. In order to protect the health, morals and welfare of the State of New Jersey, wherever the prosecutor of any county of the State of New Jersey receives information that wild, cultivated or hidden growth of beds of alleged stramonium are located anywhere within his county, he shall immediately communicate the information to the State Department of Health, and the department, upon receipt of the information, shall immediately dispatch one of its agents to the location who shall make an examination and determination of the alleged stramonium weed so as to determine the existence or nonexistence of stramonium at the location. The department shall immediately communicate by writing its determination to the prosecutor. b. Upon certification by the department of the existence of stramonium at the location examined by the department, the prosecutor is empowered to dispatch one of his agents to the location so certified and the agent shall destroy the stramonium. The prosecutor or his agent shall not be civilly responsible in any manner whatsoever for destruction of the stramonium. c. As used in this section, "stramonium" means the plant Datura Stramonium Linne, including Datura Tatula Linne. L.1981, c. 441, s. 6, eff. Jan. 9, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-83 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-83 - Authority to operate hospitals; acquisition of use of property, buildings, etc.

26:2-83. Authority to operate hospitals; acquisition of use of property, buildings, etc.  The Department of Health is authorized and empowered to maintain and operate hospitals for the detention, care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons having or suspected of having venereal diseases and to construct, purchase, lease, rent or otherwise acquire the use of property, buildings, equipment and supplies for this purpose. L.1944, c. 70, p. 138, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-86 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-86 - Destruction or removal of certain domestic pigeons

26:2-86. Destruction or removal of certain domestic pigeons  Notwithstanding the provisions of section 23:4-53 of the Revised Statutes or any other law, the State Department of Health or any local board of health within its jurisdiction may order and provide for the destruction or removal of escaped domestic pigeons that have become feral from any area or place upon a finding by the department or the board, as the case may be, that the presence of such escaped domestic pigeons in such area or place is hazardous to the health of any of the inhabitants of this State. L.1965, c. 32, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-87 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-87 - Establishment of program

26:2-87. Establishment of program  The State Department of Health hereafter referred to as the department, shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal diseases. This program shall assist persons suffering from chronic renal diseases who require lifesaving care and treatment for such renal disease, but who are unable to pay for such services on a continuing basis. L.1969, c. 72, s. 1, eff. June 4, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-88 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-88 - Renal disease advisory committee; members; terms; meetings; compensation

26:2-88. Renal disease advisory committee; members; terms; meetings; compensation  The State Commissioner of Health hereafter referred to as the commissioner, shall appoint a Renal Disease Advisory Committee, hereafter referred to as the committee, to consult with the department in the administration of this act. The committee shall be composed of 11 persons representing hospitals and medical schools which establish dialysis centers, voluntary agencies interested in kidney diseases, local public health agencies, physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches, and the general public. Each member shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, except that the terms of the members first taking office shall expire, as designated at the time of appointment, 2 at the end of the first year, 3 at the end of the second year, 3 at the end of the third year, and 3 at the end of the fourth year, after the date of appointment. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. The committee shall meet as frequently as the secretary deems necessary, but not less than once each year. The committee members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in carrying out their duties as members of this committee. L.1969, c. 72, s. 2, eff. June 4, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-89 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-89 - Powers and duties of committee

26:2-89. Powers and duties of committee  The department shall: (1) With the advice of the committee, develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program. (2) Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from chronic renal diseases, including dialysis and other medical procedures and techniques which will have a lifesaving effect in the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases. (3) Assist in the development of programs for the prevention of chronic renal diseases. (4) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from chronic renal diseases in obtaining the medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, and technical services necessary in caring for such diseases, including the renting of home dialysis equipment. (5) Assist in equipping dialysis centers. (6) Institute and carry on an educational program among physicians, hospitals, public health departments, and the public concerning chronic renal diseases, including the dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the prevention of chronic renal diseases and the methods for the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases. L.1969, c. 72, s. 3, eff. June 4, 1969.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-90 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-90 - Hemophilia, other disorders defined.

26:2-90 Hemophilia, other disorders defined.  1. For purposes of P.L.1972, c.124 (C.26:2-90 et seq.): "Hemophilia" means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined, hereditarily determined, or acquired factor deficiency in the blood. "Qualitative platelet disorders" means conditions resulting from genetically determined, hereditarily determined, or acquired defects or abnormalities in blood platelet functions or structures. "Von Willebrand disease" means a bleeding tendency resulting from a genetically determined, hereditarily determined, or acquired deficiency of the von Willebrand factor in the blood. L.1972, c.124, s.1; amended 2019, c.259, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-91 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-91 - Establishment; purpose.

26:2-91 Establishment; purpose.  2. The State Department of Health hereafter referred to as the department shall establish a program for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, qualitative platelet disorders, and von Willebrand disease. This program shall assist persons who require continuing treatment with blood and blood derivatives to avoid crippling, extensive hospitalization and other effects associated with these critical chronic bleeding conditions, but who are unable to pay for the entire cost of such services on a continuing basis despite the existence of various types of hospital and medical insurance coverages, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government assistance programs, and private charitable assistance programs. L.1972, c.124, s.2; amended 2019, c.259, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-92 - Powers and duties of department.

26:2-92 Powers and duties of department.  3. The department shall: a. Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program; b. Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, qualitative platelet disorders, and von Willebrand disease, including self-administration, prevention, and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleeding episodes typical of these conditions; c. Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from hemophilia, qualitative platelet disorders, and von Willebrand disease in obtaining blood, blood derivatives, and concentrates, and other efficacious agents for use in hospital, medical, and dental facilities, and at home, or participate in the cost of blood processing to the extent that such support will facilitate the supplying of blood, blood derivatives, and concentrates and other efficacious agents to patients at an economical cost, thus increasing the effectiveness of the moneys appropriated to carry out the provisions of P.L.1972, c.124 (C.26:2-90 et seq.); d. Institute and carry on educational programs among patients, physicians, dentists, hospitals, public health departments, and the public concerning hemophilia, qualitative platelet disorders, and von Willebrand disease, including dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the methods of care and treatment of persons suffering from these conditions; and e. Promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1972, c.124 (C.26:2-90 et seq.). L.1972, c.124, s.3; amended 2019, c.259, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-93 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-93 - Short title

26:2-93. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Juvenile Terminal Illness Assistance Act." L.1972, c. 193, s. 1, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-94 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-94 - Public policy

26:2-94. Public policy  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State that no child shall be denied access to any medical assistance which may prolong his or her life because of inability to pay the cost thereof. The Legislature hereby finds that there are cases where a child's illness has been diagnosed as terminal and all remedies and finances have been exhausted, and only by continued medical and financial assistance could the child's life be prolonged. It is, therefore, declared to be the policy of the State that, in such cases, the State shall provide assistance in the case of medical expenses. L.1972, c. 193, s. 2, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-95 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-95 - Program of care and treatment; establishment

26:2-95. Program of care and treatment; establishment  The State Department of Health shall establish a program for the care and treatment of children suffering from terminal illnesses. This program shall assist children suffering from such illnesses who require lifesaving care and treatment therefor, but whose parents or guardian are unable to pay for such services on a continuing basis. L.1972, c. 193, s. 3, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-96 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-96 - Definitions

26:2-96. Definitions  For the purposes of this act: a. "Child" means any person under 21 years of age. b. "Terminal illness" means an illness for which there is no known cure and which ultimately ends in death, and which has been certified as such by two physicians licensed to practice medicine and surgery. c. "Department" means the State Department of Health. d. "Commissioner" means the State Commissioner of Health. L.1972, c. 193, s. 4, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-97 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-97 - Terminal illness advisory committee; members; term of office; meetings; compensation

26:2-97. Terminal illness advisory committee; members; term of office; meetings; compensation  The commissioner shall appoint a Terminal Illness Advisory Committee, hereafter referred to as the committee, to consult with the department in the administration of this act. The committee shall be composed of 11 persons representing hospitals and medical schools, voluntary agencies interested in terminal illness, local public health agencies, physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches, and the general public. Each member shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, except that the terms of the members first taking office shall expire, as designated at the time of appointment, two at the end of the first year, three at the end of the second year, three at the end of the third year, and three at the end of the fourth year, after the date of appointment. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. The committee shall meet as frequently as the secretary deems necessary, but not less than once each year. The committee members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in carrying out their duties as members of this committee. L.1972, c. 193, s. 5, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-98 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-98 - Powers and duties of department

26:2-98. Powers and duties of department  The department shall: a. With the advice of the committee, develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this program. b. Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of children suffering from terminal illnesses, including medical procedures and techniques which will have a lifesaving effect in the care and treatment of persons suffering from these diseases. c. Assist in the development of programs for the prevention of terminal illnesses. d. Extend financial assistance to children suffering from terminal illnesses in obtaining the medical, nursing, pharmaceutical, and technical services in caring for such diseases. e. Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1972, c. 193, s. 6, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-99 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-99 - Right to refuse medical examination, diagnosis or treatment on religious grounds

26:2-99. Right to refuse medical examination, diagnosis or treatment on religious grounds  Nothing in this act shall be construed to compel any person to undergo any medical screening, examination, diagnosis, or treatment or to accept any other health care (other than for the purpose of discovering and preventing the spread of infection or contagious disease or for the purpose of protecting environmental health), if the child or his parent or guardian objects thereto on religious grounds. L.1972, c. 193, s. 7, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.
NJ Rev Stat § 26:2-100 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 26 - Health and Vital Statistics|Section 26:2-100 - Severability

26:2-100. Severability  If any clause, sentence, section, provision, or part of this act shall be adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not invalidate, impair or affect the remainder of this act, which shall remain in full force and effect. L.1972, c. 193, s. 8, eff. Dec. 20, 1972.