Remedy of dissenting citizens if application granted

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40:63-106. Remedy of dissenting citizens if application granted

If the local authorities of any municipality grant the permit to locate such disposal or other plants, then ten citizen freeholders of the municipality where it is proposed to locate such plants may, within thirty days after the granting of such permit, apply to the state department of health, which shall have like power to reverse, after hearing, the decision of the local authorities and to prohibit the location of such disposal or other plants upon being satisfied that such erection will not best serve the interest of the public health and the general welfare of the municipalities affected and of the state.


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