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NJ S2340
NJ S2340Provides that fines for municipal housing or zoning code violations may be imposed by municipality each day violation continues.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 allows municipalities to issue daily fines to property owners for violations of housing or zoning codes, meaning a fine can be imposed for each day a violation continues until it is corrected or resolved. This provision is being enacted to clarify and validate the practice of imposing such daily fines, especially in light of a recent court decision that questioned the legality of certain municipal ordinances allowing for this. The bill also validates any actions previously taken under the existing law that align with these new provisions and states that it takes effect immediately and is retroactive to the original effective date of the law it amends.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2340 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2340_I1.HTM |
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