The West Amwell Township Board of Health hereby creates and
establishes the West Amwell Township Farmers Market.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
An outdoor market for the sale of local produce, locally
produced meats, poultry and eggs; for the sale of produce derivatives,
baked goods originating from a state-inspected and licensed facility,
artisan crafts and any other local product deemed salable by the West
Amwell Township Farmers Market Committee. The Farmers Market shall
be located on municipally owned property or on private property within
West Amwell Township, and is under the management of the West Amwell
Township Farmers Market Committee.
[Amended 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. BOH 01-2010]
The West Amwell Township Farmers Market Committee is the recognized
organization that is responsible for supervising all market operations.
The West Amwell Township Farmers Market Committee will serve
as the Market Manager. The Market Manager reserves the right to include
or exclude any vendor. If any vendor is excluded by the determination
of the Market Manager, any vendor fees paid in advance shall be refunded,
prorated.
A member of the West Amwell Farmers Market Committee shall be
present on site whenever said market is in operation. The Market Manager
is responsible for supervising market operations and ensuring compliance
with orders of the Hunterdon County Department of Health and West
Amwell Township Board of Health and the State of New Jersey Department
of Agriculture.
The West Amwell Township Farmers Market Committee has the right
to prohibit any vendor from selling at the Farmers Market. The Farmers
Market Committee may limit the number of vendors who sell specialty
nonfood items.
[Amended 5-20-2010 by Ord. No. BOH 01-2010]
The West Amwell Farmers Market Committee shall charge each vendor
a fee per space per week or in advance for the season. Vendor fees
shall be determined by the Farms Market Committee, in consultation
with the West Amwell Township Committee. Spaces shall be no more than
10 feet by 15 feet. All tables should be covered. Payment is due with
the application. All checks must be made payable to "West Amwell Township."
Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter
or who shall refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction of
the Department or health authority shall be liable for penalties as
provided by N.J.S.A. 26:1A-10 or an injunctive action as provided
by law, or both. The penalty is from $50 to no more than $1,000 for
each offense per day.