Chapter BH:1. General  


§ BH:1-1. Title
§ BH:1-2. Definitions
§ BH:1-3. Construction
§ BH:1-4. Severability
Section BH:1-5. Penalty
§ BH:1-6. Disposition of Fees and Penalties
Section BH:1-7. Emergency Powers of the Health Officer
Section BH:1-8. Right of Entry
Section BH:1-9. Licenses and Permits
§ BH:1-10. Alternate Remedies
The general power to adopt health ordinances is contained in N.J.S.A. 26:3-31. The penalties that may be provided for a violation of health provisions are contained in N.J.S.A. 26:3-70 and 26:3-71. The statutory power to adopt health codes by reference is contained in N.J.S.A. 26:3-69.1 et seq. In addition to the health regulations contained in this chapter, the State Sanitary Code promulgated by the State Public Health Council is, by reason of N.J.S.A. 26:1A-9, enforceable in every municipality in this state.