Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall, at any time,
set or use a steel jaw leghold trap of any kind designed or intended
to take hold of, capture or kill any animal within the limits of the
Town of Hudson, nor shall any landowner permit the use of such a trap.
Whenever a trap is used contrary to the provisions of this chapter
within the confines of the Town of Hudson, the same may be impounded
by any duly authorized police officer or by any New Hampshire Fish
and Game Warden until judicial action occurs.
Each and every person, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be
subject to a fine not to exceed $500. Any landowner who knowingly
permits the use of such a trap on his/her land shall pay a fine not
to exceed $500.
Pursuant to the town's authority to adopt measures that
further public health, safety and welfare, this chapter is hereby
adopted for the protection of small children and other persons.