40A:14-30 - Removal from fire hazards of tangible personal property; custody; arrest of offenders - New Jersey Statutes

40A:14-30.  Removal from fire hazards of tangible personal property; custody;  arrest of offenders
    Any member or officer of a municipal fire department or force subject to the  rules and regulations thereof in connection with a fire may remove any tangible  personal property involved therein and hold such property for the owner.  The  members and officers of the fire department or force, during the continuance of  the fire, shall have the powers of a peace officer and may apprehend or arrest  without warrant any person interfering with the removal or custody of such  property.  Any such person so apprehended or arrested shall be brought before  the local municipal court or any other court of competent jurisdiction, to be  dealt with according to law.

     L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.