Municipal Codes Pertaining to Business on Central Avenue
New entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners alike can save time, money and hassles by becoming familiar with the laws that govern the conduct of business on Central Avenue and throughout Jersey City.
The links below will allow you to read the sections of the municipal code most relevant to businesses on Central Avenue. For a searchable version of the entire code, please visit the LexisNexis website for Jersey City.
Selected Excerpts - Code of the City of Jersey City
Chapter 81 - Advertising Material (Handbills, Fliers, Posters)
Chapter 175 - Food Handling Establishments (Food Vendors)
Chapter 245 - Peddling, Soliciting and Canvassing
- Download a NO PEDDLERS sign to post in your storefront window.
Chapter 296 - Streets and Sidewalks
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