A fierce debate has erupted over Sunday retail operations at the American Dream Complex in East Rutherford, as Bergen County officials accuse the mall of violating the county’s long-standing Blue Laws.

Bergen County's blue laws date back to the 17th century and prohibit the sale of non-essential items on Sundays. County officials vowed to fight

Officials are looking to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office for guidance because they believe the Meadowlands megamall is breaking the long-standing statute by allowing retailers to open on Sundays.

Officials in Bergen County say the mega-mall has been fully operational on Sundays, which violates the county's blue law that prohibits retail shopping.