§ 39:4-197 — 9 Parking enforcement unit for persons with disabilities.

1. In order to implement the enforcement of P.L.1977, c.202 (C.39:4-197.5) subject to R.S.39:4-138, and of P.L.1975, c.221 (C.52:32-11 et seq.) and spaces established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) within its jurisdiction, a municipality may establish a parking enforcement unit for persons with disabilities under the supervision of the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality. The municipality may, by ordinance or resolution, provide procedures and other guidelines for the program consistent with P.L.1991, c.442 (C.39:4-197.9 et seq.) which may give persons selected and trained for the unit the full power and authority to issue warnings or summonses for violations of any provision of any law, regulation, ordinance, or resolution pertaining to illegal parking in restricted parking spaces for persons with disabilities. The unit shall concentrate its enforcement activity at any shopping centers or malls in the municipality. L.1991, c.442, s.1; amended 2017, c.131, s.159.