[Adopted 7-18-2006 by L.L. No. 3-2006]
It is the intent of this article to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the community and its wildlife by
prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl and migratory birds within Village
parks. Feeding the waterfowl increases the potential for damage to
public parks, may cause water quality problems and may increase the
potential for spread of disease to residents. In addition, it is the
intent of this article to protect the welfare of the waterfowl and
migratory birds themselves, since wildlife studies have shown that
the feeding of waterfowl and migratory birds can interrupt their normal
migratory patterns, cause nutritional problems, and promote the spread
of serious waterfowl/migratory bird diseases such as avian cholera,
plague and botulism.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
To place, deposit, scatter or distribute in a location accessible
to waterfowl/migratory birds any type of food, including, but not
limited to corn, wheat or other grains, bread, popcorn, scraps or
any substance liable to be eaten by the waterfowl/migratory birds.
Waterfowl, whether migratory or not, including but not limited
to Canada geese and mallard ducks.
No person shall feed or provide food for any
waterfowl or migratory birds at any time during the year in the Village
parks.
Any violation of the provisions of this article
shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $500
or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
The provisions of this article shall be administered
and enforced by the Schuyler County Sheriff, who shall have the power
to issue appearance tickets.
