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.