A. 
If, before final approval has been obtained, any person transfers or sells or agrees to sell, as owner or agent, any land which forms a part of a subdivision on which, by this chapter, the Planning Board is required to act, such person shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or to imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
B. 
Each parcel, plot or lot so disposed of shall be deemed a separate violation.
In addition to the foregoing section, if the streets in the subdivision are not such that a structure on land in the said subdivision would meet the requirements for a building permit under the Official Map and Building Permit Act (1953) (N.J.R.S. 40:55-1.30 to 1.42), the city may institute and maintain a civil action:
A. 
For injunctive relief.
B. 
To set aside and invalidate any conveyance made pursuant to such a contract or sale if a certificate of compliance has not been issued in accordance with Section 24 of Chapter 433 of the Laws of 1953 (N.J.R.S. 40:55-1.24).
In any such action, the transferee, purchaser or grantees shall be entitled to a lien upon the portion of the land from which the subdivision was made that remains in the possession of the subdivider or his assigns or successors, to secure the return of any deposit made or purchase price paid, and also a reasonable search fee, survey expense and title-closing expense, if any. Any such action must be brought within two years after the date of the recording of the instrument of transfer, sale or conveyance of said land, or within six years if unrecorded.