N.J. Stat. § 52:27BB-52: Enforcement of orders; penalties

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.

L.1947, c. 151, p. 662, s. 52.