# N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2: Other necessary and proper ordinances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2
- **Heading:** Other necessary and proper ordinances
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 40 / Chapter 48 / Section 48-2

## Text

Any municipality may make, amend, repeal and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1 Ordinances; general purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.1 Removal or demolition of hazardous buildings; recovery of costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.3 Holding DUI arrestees in protective custody, certain circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.4 Criminal history record check requested by municipality, authority for.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.5 Regulation of apiary activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.6 Findings, declarations relative to private outdoor video surveillance cameras.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-1.7 Private outdoor video surveillance camera registry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-1.7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2 Other necessary and proper ordinances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.1 Opening and closing of beauty parlors; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.2 Beauty culture, what included in term](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.3 Unfit buildings in municipalities; exercise of police power authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.3a Repair, demolition of damaged buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.3a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.4 Terms defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 40:48-2.5 Repair, closing or demolition; ordinance; authorization for order of public officer; summary proceedings to demolish unsafe building](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T40_C48_S48-2.5.md)

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