No person shall feed or attract in any public park or on any other
property, wild or stray animals which are not licensed to a resident
of Phillipsburg and not under the control of any person, unless the
person has been accepted and has entered into a contract with the
Town of Phillipsburg for feeding of feral cats located within a colony.
The definition of "wild or stray animals" shall include but not be
limited to the following: cats, dogs, waterfowl, raccoons, skunks,
groundhogs, pigeons, squirrels and other birds.
This article shall not apply to enclosed, elevated bird feeder devices
or confined wildlife (for example, wildlife confined in zoos, parks
or rehabilitation centers, or unconfined wildlife at environmental
education centers). This prohibition shall also apply to any conditions
by which the feeding of animals creates a public health risk or unsanitary
conditions.
This article shall be enforced by the Animal Control Officer, Police
Department, Health Department and/or any other municipal officials
of the Town of Phillipsburg.
Any person found to be in violation of this article shall be ordered
to cease the feeding immediately.
Any person(s) violating or failing to comply with this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty.