As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CARRIER
Any person who is a bearer or transmitter of communicable
disease germs and is himself immune to the disease.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Any disease in which the causative agent may be transmitted
from person to person, from animal to person or from animal to animal
by direct or indirect means.
FOOD
A raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage,
or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in
part for human consumption, or chewing gum.
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HEALTH OFFICER
The Health Officer of the Township of Union, appointed by
the Board of Health of the Township of Union in the County of Union.
ISOLATION
The placing apart of persons or animals affected with or
exposed to, or suspected of being affected with or exposed to, a communicable
disease for the purpose of preventing contact with other persons and
animals, and the establishment of reductions directly surrounding
such persons or animals.
MOBILE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
Any movable restaurant, truck, van, trailer, cart, bicycle,
water craft, or other movable unit, including a hand-carried, portable
container in or on which food or beverages are transported, stored,
or prepared for retail sale or given away at temporary locations.
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OPERATOR
The entity that is legally responsible for the operation
of the retail food establishment such as the owner, the owner's agent,
or other person.
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PERSON
An association, a corporation, individual partnership, other
legal entity, government, or governmental subdivision or agency.
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QUARANTINE
The confining of persons, animals or materials within a designated
area and the exclusion of other persons, animals or materials from
such areas.
RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
As defined in N.J.A.C. 8:24-1.5, including risk types 1,
2, 3, and 4. Retail food establishments not included in the N.J.A.C.
8:24-1.5 definition but falling within the definition of risk type
1 such as listed in numbered paragraphs 1 through 6, while not defined
as a retail food establishment, shall be subjected to a temporary
food permit as issued by the Department of Health.
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TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
A facility, including mobile or stationary and a risk category
1, 2, 3, or 4 whose owner or operator proposed to operate within the
Township of Union municipal boundaries for a period of no more than
14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event.
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TOWNSHIP
The Township of Union in the County of Union.
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The Health Officer and/or his lawful designees shall have the
right to enter into and upon any premises, public or private building
or vehicle for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter
and the health laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey or
to determine whether such provisions or rules and regulations are
being complied with or obeyed. No person shall oppose such entry or
hinder or interfere with the Health Officer and/or his lawful designees
in the performance of their duties.
[Amended 12-17-2009]
All permits and licenses shall be prominently
displayed upon the premises for which they were issued, and upon each
and every vehicle or device used in the business for which a license
or permit is required, there shall be displayed at all times in plain
sight, on the left side or rear of said vehicle or device, each current
license or permit sign as may be provided by the Department.
[Amended 12-17-2009]
Every holder of a license or permit shall exhibit the same upon
demand to the Health Officer or any other authorized representative
of the Health Officer or any peace officer of this municipality.