[Added 11-10-1980]
The Common Council of the City of Hornell hereby
finds and declares that a unique problem exists within the City of
Hornell in relation to the control and regulation of trapping therein.
The trapping of wildlife is provided for by state law and is justified
and appropriate in many situations; however, there is no doubt that
within the boundaries of this City this activity can and often does
constitute a danger to domestic animals and individuals. For this
reason, it is hereby determined that the City of Hornell, as the unit
of government best able to flexibly regulate and monitor this situation
should be empowered to regulate the trapping of wildlife within this
City.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them:
The setting of one trap.
All public and private real property in the City of Hornell
with the exception of the area between the flood control dikes or
levees along the river bed and streams within the City.
The setting up, placing, depositing or leaving of any trap
on any property.
Any device which is commonly used to snare or kill beaver,
otter, mink, muskrat, skunk or raccoon, including but not limited
to conibear and leghold traps.
No person shall set a trap on any property within
the City of Hornell except the area between the flood control dikes
or levees along the river bed and streams within the City.
[Amended 12-28-1992 by L.L. No. 4-1992]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be punished as provided in § 1-1 of this Code.
