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NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.2 - Beauty culture, what included in term

40:48-2.2. Beauty culture, what included in term  Establishments or places of business where work is done for, with or without compensation by any person, which work is usually performed by hairdressers, cosmetologists, cosmeticians, or beauty culturists upon women, for the purpose of cleansing and beautification of the women's hair, such as arranging, modeling, dressing, brushing, beautifying, curling, waving, straightening, dyeing, tinting, permanent waving, cutting, singeing, bleaching, or coloring; and the massaging, cleansing, stimulating, exercising or similar work upon the scalp, face, arms, hands, and neck, with the hands or by use of mechanical or electrical appliances, with or without cosmetic preparations, external applications of creams, tonics and soothing lotions, and antiseptics for the use with instruments or with the hands and of manicuring the finger nails and beautifying the hands, which enumerated practices shall be included in the term beauty culture. L.1938, c. 249, p. 558, s. 2, eff. May 25, 1938.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.3 - Unfit buildings in municipalities; exercise of police power authorized

40:48-2.3. Unfit buildings in municipalities; exercise of police power authorized  It is hereby found and declared that the existence or occupation of any building or buildings, or parts thereof, in municipalities of this State which are so old, dilapidated or have become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, or occupancy, or use, are inimical to the welfare and dangerous and injurious to the health and safety of the people of this State, and that a public necessity exists for the repair, closing or demolition of such building or buildings, or part thereof. Whenever any municipality of this State finds that there exists in such municipality any building or buildings which are unfit for human habitation or occupancy, or use, due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such building or buildings, or part thereof, unsafe or insanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health or safety or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of said municipality, power is hereby conferred upon such municipality to exercise its police powers to repair, close or demolish, or cause or require the repairing, closing or demolition of such building or buildings, or part thereof, in the manner herein provided. L.1942, c. 112, p. 378, s. 1. Amended by L.1956, c. 197, p. 727, s. 2, eff. Jan. 2, 1957.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.3a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.3a - Repair, demolition of damaged buildings

40:48-2.3a. Repair, demolition of damaged buildings  Any building or buildings, or parts thereof, which have been damaged to such an extent that nothing remains but the walls, or parts of the walls and other supports, shall, regardless of the safety and sturdiness of those remaining walls or parts thereof, be deemed inimical to the welfare of the residents of the municipality wherein it is located, and the municipality may exercise its police powers to repair, demolish, or cause the repairing or demolishing of the building or buildings, or parts thereof, pursuant to P.L.1942, c.112 (C.40:48-2.3 et seq.), and the procedures set forth therein.  L.1989,c.91,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.4 - Terms defined

40:48-2.4. Terms defined  2. The following terms whenever used or referred to in this act shall have the following respective meanings for the purposes of this act, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) "Governing body" shall mean the council, board of commissioners, trustees, committee, or other legislative body, charged with governing a municipality; provided, that in cities of the second class having a board of fire and police commissioners, the governing body shall mean such board of fire and police commissioners. (b) "Public officer" shall mean the officer, officers, board or body who is or are authorized by ordinances adopted hereunder to exercise the powers prescribed by such ordinances and by P.L.1942, c.112 (C.40:48-2.3 et seq.). Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, nothing shall prevent a municipality from designating more than one public officer for different purposes as provided by law. (c) "Public authority" shall mean any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the municipality, county or State relating to health, fire, building regulations, or to other activities concerning buildings in the municipality. (d) "Owner" shall mean the holder or holders of the title in fee simple. (e) "Parties in interest" shall mean all individuals, associations and corporations who have interests of record in a building and any who are in actual possession thereof. (f) "Building" shall mean any building, or structure, or part thereof, whether used for human habitation or otherwise, and includes any outhouses, and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith. (g) "Authority" shall mean the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-153). (h) "Casino licensee" shall mean any casino licensed pursuant to the provisions of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.). L.1942,c.112,s.2; amended 1956, c.197, s.3; 1992, c.89, s.1; 2003, c.210, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.5a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.5a - Building deemed unfit for human habitation, occupancy, use; repairing, demolition

40:48-2.5a. Building deemed unfit for human habitation, occupancy, use; repairing, demolition  4. Any building or buildings, or parts thereof, which have come into a state of disrepair through neglect, lack of maintenance or use, fire, accident or other calamities, or through any other act rendering the building or buildings, or parts thereof, in a state of disrepair, to the extent that the building is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use, shall be deemed inimical to the welfare of the residents of the municipality wherein it is located, and a public officer appointed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1942, c.112 (C.40:48-2.3 et seq.) may exercise his powers to repair, demolish, or cause the repairing or demolition of the building or buildings, or parts thereof, pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of P.L.1992, c.89 (C.40:48-2.5b).  L.1992,c.89,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.5b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.5b - Designation of "Emergency Demolition Fund", acceptance of funds therefor

40:48-2.5b. Designation of "Emergency Demolition Fund", acceptance of funds therefor  5. a. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in any municipality where the governing body has appointed a public officer pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1942, c.112 (C.40:48-2.3 et seq.), the public officer, to finance the costs of accomplishing the purpose of this act, shall have the power to accept gifts or grants from private or public agencies, or to accept donations from or enter into loan agreements with any casino licensee or the authority under any legal terms and conditions, including agreements which obligate such municipality to repay any such loan over a period in excess of one year, which the public officer determines will be beneficial to the purposes of P.L.1942, c.112 (C.40:48-2.3 et seq.). In the event that the public officer accepts or borrows any funds from any casino licensee or the authority for which funds the casino licensee seeks authorization for an investment tax credit in accordance with section 3 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-144.1), the authority is authorized to approve an investment tax credit in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1984, c.218 (C.5:12-144.1), and the authority's rules.  b. All funds received pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be placed in a separate municipal fund designated as the "Emergency Demolition Fund" to be used solely for demolition related activities. The public officer shall have the sole discretion in determining which funds will be accepted and the time and manner of all expenditures necessary to carry out the purposes of this act; except that, the public officer shall not accept or use any funds provided by a casino licensee or the authority for the purpose of demolishing any structure owned by a casino licensee. All payments made pursuant to this section shall be made under the direction of the public officer.  L.1992,c.89,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.6 - Standards

40:48-2.6. Standards  4. An ordinance adopted by a municipality under this act shall provide that the public officer may determine that a building is unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use if he finds that conditions exist in such building which are dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants of such building, the occupants of neighboring buildings or other residents or such municipality; such conditions shall be deemed to include the following (without limiting the generality of the foregoing): defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair, structural defects; uncleanliness; failure to comply with the requirements of the building code or the certificate of occupancy; such ordinance may provide additional standards to guide the public officer, or his agents, in determining the fitness of a building for human habitation or occupancy or use.  L.1942,c.112,s.4; amended 1956,c.197,s.5; 1992,c.89,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.7 - Service of complaints and orders

40:48-2.7. Service of complaints and orders  Complaints or orders issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this act shall be served upon persons either personally or by registered mail, but if the whereabouts of such persons is unknown and the same cannot be ascertained by the public officer in the exercise of reasonable diligence, and the public officer shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such persons may be made by publishing the same once in a newspaper printed and published in the municipality, or, in the absence of such newspaper, in one printed and published in the county and circulating in the municipality in which the buildings are located. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on premises affected by the complaint or order. A copy of such complaint or order shall be duly recorded or lodged for record with the county recording officer of the county in which the building is located. L.1942, c. 112, p. 382, s. 5. Amended by L.1956, c. 197, p. 732, s. 6, eff. Jan. 2, 1957; L.1979, c. 43, s. 3, eff. March 21, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.8 - Remedies

40:48-2.8. Remedies  Any person aggrieved by an order issued by a public officer under this act may, within 30 days after the posting and service of such order, bring an action for injunctive relief to restrain the public officer from carrying out the provisions of the order and for any other appropriate relief. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise. The remedy herein provided shall be exclusive, and no person affected by an order of the public officer shall be entitled to recover any damages for action taken pursuant thereto, or because of noncompliance by any person with any order of the public officer. L.1942, c. 112, p. 382, s. 6. Amended by L.1953, c. 37, p. 696, s. 172; L.1953, c. 428, p. 2155, s. 5, eff. Sept. 18, 1953; L.1979, c. 43, s. 4, eff. March 21, 1979.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.9 - Additional powers of public officer

40:48-2.9. Additional powers of public officer  7. An ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality may authorize the public officer to exercise such powers as may be necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this act, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted: (a) to investigate the building conditions in the municipality in order to determine which buildings therein are unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use; (b) to administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence; (c) to enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations; provided, that such entries shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession; (d) to appoint and fix the duties of such officers, agents and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the ordinances; and (e) to delegate any of his functions and powers under the ordinance to such officers and agents as he may designate.  Any action taken using revenues derived from the local property tax shall be taken only after advertisement for, and receipt of, bids therefor, pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), unless the action is necessary to prevent imminent danger to life, limb or property.  L.1942,c.112,s.7; amended 1956,c.197,s.7; 1992,c.89,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.10 - Administration of ordinance

40:48-2.10. Administration of ordinance  The governing body of any municipality adopting an ordinance under this act shall as soon as possible thereafter prepare an estimate of the annual expenses or costs to provide the equipment, personnel and supplies necessary for periodic examinations and investigations of the buildings in such municipality for the purpose of determining the fitness of such buildings for human habitation or occupancy or use, and for the enforcement and administration of its ordinances adopted under this act; and any such municipality is authorized to make such appropriations from its revenues as it may deem necessary for this purpose and may accept and apply grants or donations to assist it in carrying out the provisions of such ordinances. L.1942, c. 112, p. 384, s. 8. Amended by L.1956, c. 197, p. 733, s. 8, eff. Jan. 2, 1957.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.11 - Supplemental nature of act

40:48-2.11. Supplemental nature of act  Nothing in this act shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any department of any municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof; and the powers conferred by this act shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. L.1942, c. 112, p. 384, s. 9.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12 - Severability

40:48-2.12. Severability  Notwithstanding any other evidence of legislative intent, it is hereby declared to be the controlling legislative intent that if any provision of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby. L.1942, c. 112, p. 384, s. 10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12a - Authority of municipality to regulate buildings and structures and their use and occupancy

40:48-2.12a. Authority of municipality to regulate buildings and structures and their use and occupancy  The governing body of any municipality may make, amend, repeal and enforce ordinances to regulate buildings and structures and their use and occupation to prevent and abate conditions therein harmful to the health and safety of the occupants of said buildings and structures and the general public in the municipality. L.1962, c. 66, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12a1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12a1 - Inspection of buildings.

40:48-2.12a1 Inspection of buildings.  2. No exemption from inspection pursuant to the provisions of statutory law shall prevent any municipality from adopting an ordinance to provide for the inspection of buildings to assure the health, safety, and public welfare of the municipality and its residents. L.1983, c.2, s.2; amended 2013, c.253, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12b - Additional authority

40:48-2.12b. Additional authority  The authority conferred by this act shall be in addition to authority heretofore or hereafter conferred on the governing bodies of municipalities in respect to the construction and maintenance of buildings and structures, local health ordinances and the removal or destruction of buildings and structures and parts thereof endangering the public health and safety. L.1962, c. 66, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12c - Registration of owners of buildings and structures occupied by two or more families

40:48-2.12c. Registration of owners of buildings and structures occupied by two or more families  Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this act may provide for the registration of the owners and management of every building and structure in the municipality which is occupied by 2 or more families as tenants of the owner or lessor. Such registration shall be with the clerk of the municipality upon forms prescribed by and furnished by the municipality. Every such registration form shall include the name and address of the owner, the name and address of the lessor if other than the owner, and the name and address of an agent in charge of the premises residing in the municipality. L.1962, c. 66, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12d - Service of notices

40:48-2.12d. Service of notices  Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this act may provide for the service of notices under any ordinance of the municipality or under any State law applicable to the municipality, upon the said owner, lessor and agent, as being sufficient notice to the owner or lessor, and for the service of any such notice by posting it upon the premises in a conspicuous place where the owner or lessor has failed to register his premises with the municipal clerk as required by the ordinance, and designate an agent in respect to the premises, residing in the municipality or where such an agent has been designated but cannot be found at the address given in the registration. L.1962, c. 66, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12e - Collection of fines and penalties

40:48-2.12e. Collection of fines and penalties  Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this act may provide that in the event of the imposition of a fine or penalty by the municipal court of the municipality or any other court of competent jurisdiction against the owner or lessor of any such building or structure in the municipality for the violation of any ordinance of the municipality or of any State law applicable to the municipality, any such fine or penalty shall be collectible as provided in this act. L.1962, c. 66, s. 5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12f - Abatement of nuisance, correction of defect, etc., by municipality; lien against premises

40:48-2.12f. Abatement of nuisance, correction of defect, etc., by municipality; lien against premises  Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this act may also provide that the municipality, by resolution of its governing body, may abate a nuisance, correct a defect, or put the premises in proper condition so as to comply with the requirements of any municipal ordinance or State law applicable thereto, at the cost of the owner or lessor, and expend municipal funds for such purpose and charge the same against the premises, and the amount thereof as determined by the governing body of the municipality shall be a lien against the premises and collectible as provided in this act. L.1962, c. 66, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12g - Appointment of custodian by municipality; powers and duties; compensation

40:48-2.12g. Appointment of custodian by municipality; powers and duties; compensation  Any ordinance adopted pursuant to this act may also provide for the appointment of a custodian of any such building or structure on behalf of the municipality, who may be either an officer of the municipality or any other person specially designated to enter into and take charge of the premises and supervise abatement of the nuisance, the correction of the defective condition, or the maintenance of the premises in a proper condition so as to conform to the requirements of municipal ordinances and State laws applicable thereto. In any such case, the compensation of the custodian shall be as provided in the ordinance and the costs and expenses shall be collectible as provided in this act. L.1962, c. 66, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:48-2.12m (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:48-2.12m - Residential rental property; certificate of inspection or occupancy prior to new occupancy; authorization for ordinance

40:48-2.12m. Residential rental property; certificate of inspection or occupancy prior to new occupancy; authorization for ordinance  The governing body of a municipality may adopt ordinances regulating the maintenance and condition of any unit of dwelling space, upon the termination of occupancy, in any residential rental property for the purpose of the safety, healthfulness, and upkeep of the structure and the adherence to such other standards of maintenance and condition as are required in the interest of public safety, health and welfare. Such ordinances shall require the owner of any residential rental property, prior to rental or lease involving a new occupancy of any unit of dwelling space in such property, to obtain a certificate of inspection or occupancy for the unit of dwelling space. Such certificate of inspection or occupancy shall be issued by the municipality upon the inspection of the unit of dwelling space by a municipal inspector and his findings that such unit meets the standards provided by law. The municipality may charge a fee to fund the costs of the inspections and the issuance of the certificates. For purposes of this act "owner" means the person who owns, purports to own, or exercises control of any residential rental property. L.1979, c. 476, s. 1, eff. Feb. 27, 1980.