N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-14.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:52-14.2 - Public health laws and rules

(a) Each local board of health shall ensure the enforcement of the provisions of the State Sanitary Code.

(b) Each local board of health and each local health agency shall maintain and be knowledgeable regarding current public health laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances and shall ensure enforcement thereof.

(c) Each local health agency shall employ licensed personnel consistent with the provisions set forth at N.J.S.A. 26:3-19 to enforce State and local public health laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances and shall:

1. Maintain written procedures for enforcement actions;

2. Collect evidence of non-compliance; and

3. Maintain documentation of all legal proceedings.

(d) Each local board of health shall consult with the health officer during the development of any new public health ordinances or amendments to any existing public health ordinances. The health officer or his or her designee shall attend all public hearings held which proposes new or amended ordinances that affect the practice of public health within his or her jurisdiction.

(e) Each local health agency shall ensure training for all professional staff assigned public health regulatory enforcement responsibilities. This training shall include, but not be limited to:

1. The purpose of public health law;

2. Activities and techniques for evaluating compliance with the law;

3. Activities and techniques for gathering evidence of violations of public health law;

4. Documenting violations; and

5. Proper methods of testifying at a trial or hearing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-14.2