A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after the date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director, under the provisions of this article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, and in addition shall forfeit his office.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27BB-52
Enforcement of orders; penalties
Known as the Local Government Supervision Act
The act spans §§ 52:27BB-1 to 52:27BB-99 (93 sections).
L.1947, c. 151, p. 662, s. 52.
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