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NJ S3687
NJ S3687Provides that fines for municipal housing or zoning code violations may be imposed by municipality each day violation continues.
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Introduced
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
In Committee
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a municipality may impose a fine upon an owner for a violation of the housing or zoning code for each day that the violation continues until the owner has cured or abated the violation. On June 20 2024, the Appellate Division issued a per curium opinion entitled Township of Depford v. Malachite Group, Ltd., Docket No. A-0943-22. This opinion reversed certain provisions in municipal ordinances across the State that allowed municipalities to issue certain code violations for each day a violation continues. This bill is intended to specifically provide that a municipality may impose a fine for each day a violation continues and validate the prior imposition of the fines.
AI Summary
This bill provides that a municipality may impose a fine upon an owner for a violation of the housing or zoning code for each day that the violation continues until the owner has cured or abated the condition. The bill is intended to validate the prior imposition of such fines, which were reversed by a recent court decision. The bill also allows municipalities to impose a minimum penalty for violations of housing or zoning codes, subject to certain procedural requirements.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 09/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3687 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3687_I1.HTM |
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