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and enforce . . . 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.” Authority is also derived from N.J.S.A. 40:48-3, which explicitly authorizes municipalities to take corrective action to abate nuisance violations to real property where a property owner does not take action.