As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
COUNTY PROPERTY Any land which is owned, maintained, leased or managed by Suffolk County for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to roads, parks, preserves, and beaches.
FEED To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing migratory waterfowl.
PET Any domesticated animal kept for pleasure, not utility, and normally maintained in or near the household of the owner thereof.
PERSON Individuals; natural persons; partnerships; joint ventures; societies; associations; clubs; corporations; unincorporated groups of any members; or officers, directors or stockholders or any kind of personal representative thereof, in any capacity, acting for himself or for any other person, under either personal appointment or pursuant to law.
WATERFOWL Birds that frequent water, whether migratory or domestic, including but not limited to Canada geese, mute swans and mallard ducks.
The prohibition set forth in §
299-36A shall not apply to a person who is handicapped or who is visually impaired and accompanied by a guide dog or service dog.
Any person violating this article shall be guilty of a petty offense, and such petty offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine in an amount not less than $50 nor more than $400.
This article shall apply to all instances of uncollected pet feces, improperly disposed of pet feces, and waterfowl feeding on County property occurring on or after the effective date of this article.
This article shall become effective 90 days subsequent to filing with the New York State Secretary of State.