It has been well established that the feeding of wild animals
and waterfowl is both detrimental to the animals and causes a public
health nuisance and safety hazard that is detrimental to the health
and general welfare of the public.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FEED
To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any
edible materials with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing
wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal taking of
fish.
WILD ANIMAL
Includes any animal which is not domesticated in this state,
including, but not limited to bears, coyotes, deer, feral cats, foxes,
groundhogs, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, skunks, wild turkeys, and
waterfowl.
Feeding of songbirds and other backyard birds shall be permitted
outdoors at such times and in such numbers that:
A. Such feeding does not create an unreasonable disturbance that affects
the rights of surrounding property owners and renders other persons
insecure in the use of their property.
B. Does not create an accumulation of droppings on the property and
surrounding properties.
C. Does not become an attractant for rodents or other wild animals.
D. Bird feeders are placed at least four feet above the ground.
Any person who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, General Penalty, as follows: a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, a period of community service not exceeding 90 days, or a combination thereof.