New Jersey § 26:1a-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:1a-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:1a-9.
The provisions of the State Sanitary Code shall have the force and effect of law. Such code shall be observed throughout the State and shall be enforced by each local
board of health, the local police authorities and other enforcement agencies. Nothing herein contained however shall be deemed to limit the right of any local
board of health to adopt such ordinances, rules and regulations, as, in its opinion,
may be necessary for the particular locality under its jurisdiction; but such ordinances,
rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the laws of this State or the
provisions of the State Sanitary Code, except, however, that such ordinances, rules
and regulations may be more restrictive than the provisions of the State Sanitary
Code. Every person organization or board of education having control of any public or
private school in this State shall insure compliance with the State Sanitary Code
as it pertains to the immunization against disease of children attending or having
the right to attend such school, including any provision of the code which prohibits
attendance by a child who has not been immunized.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:1a-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:1a-9 cover?
Section 26:1a-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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