NJ A5266

Authorizes municipalities to impose fines on property owners for housing or zoning code violations for each day the violation continues until the owner cures or abates the condition

Responds to a June 20, 2024 Appellate Division ruling (Township of Deptford v. Malachite Group, Ltd.) that reversed municipal ordinances allowing daily fines for continuing code violations

Validates all prior municipal actions taken under the amended statute, making the law retroactive to the original effective date of R.S.40:49-5

Maintains existing requirements that municipalities imposing fines greater than $1,250 must provide a 30-day cure period and opportunity for a court hearing before imposing larger fines

Takes effect immediately upon enactment with retroactive application