... and take testimony before issuing the Recommendation, in violation of N.J.S.A. 56:8-96. The hearing proceeded over plaintiffs' objections. DiLizia, Township REHS Elyssa ... N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.8(c) and N.J.S.A. 56:8-96 for the proposition that a hearing must be afforded prior ... provided under subsection c. or d. of section 5 of [N.J.S.A. 56:8-96], after the owner of the pet shop has been afforded ... a hearing pursuant to subsection e. of section 5 of [N.J.S.A. 56:8-96]. [Id. (emphasis added).] In turn, N.J.S.A. 56:8-96(e) provides: Pursuant to the authority and requirements provided in ... has been held and as provided in section 8 of [N.J.S.A. 56:8-96]. At the hearing, the local health authority or the ...