§ 138-6. Violations and penalties.

In addition to any other penalties or remedies authorized by law, any person or entity who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty of up to $20,000 for each violation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.60 et seq. The Borough may bring this action in the Municipal Court or the Superior Court as a summary proceeding under the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999. Any penalty moneys collected therefrom shall be paid to the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough. An entity violating this chapter shall be deemed ineligible to place, use, or employ a donation clothing bin for solicitation purposes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.61 et seq. An entity disqualified from placing, using, or employing a donation clothing bin by violating the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.60 et seq. may apply to the Zoning Official to have eligibility restored. The Zoning Official may restore the eligibility of an entity who acts within the public interest and demonstrates that it has made a good faith effort to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.60 et seq. and all other applicable laws and regulations and has no fraudulent intentions.