[Added 10-21-1997 by Ord. No. 5919-97]
It has been determined that the presence of
large numbers of "wild water fowl" which are defined as those nondomesticated
species of birds commonly known as "swans," "geese," "brant," and
"river and sea ducks," on and around ponds and other bodies of water
in the City of Clifton causes a public health nuisance in and around
said ponds and bodies of water, including the surrounding properties,
which is inimical to the health and general welfare of the public.
The purpose of this article is to prevent such conduct that may attract
such wild water fowl to properties in the City.
No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide
food for wild water fowl in the City of Clifton on lands either publicly
or privately owned.
This article shall not be construed to prohibit
humane acts towards wild water fowl in individual cases, such as the
temporary nurturing of a wounded bird on one's own premises.
The Police Department and the Health Department
of the City of Clifton are hereby authorized and directed to enforce
this article.
