This bill amends R.S.40:49-5 to allow municipalities to impose fines for housing or zoning code violations for each day that the violation continues until the owner has cured or abated the condition. The bill also includes a provision that municipalities imposing fines greater than $1,250 must provide a 30-day period for the owner to address the violation and an opportunity for a hearing before a court. If the violation is not resolved within this timeframe, the municipality may impose the fine, contingent upon a court's determination or a reinspection confirming that the violation has not been substantially addressed.

Additionally, the bill seeks to validate actions taken under the previous interpretation of the law, which was affected by a recent appellate court decision that reversed certain provisions allowing daily fines for ongoing violations. The new legal language clarifies that municipalities can indeed impose daily fines for continued violations, thereby reinforcing their authority in this regard and ensuring compliance with housing and zoning codes. The act is set to take effect immediately and is retroactive to the original effective date of R.S.40:49-5.