N.J.S.A. 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. 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.

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