The purpose of this article shall be to preserve the public
peace and good order in the Village of South Floral Park and to contribute
to the public welfare and the preservation and protection of the property
and persons of the inhabitants of the Village by declaring and enforcing
certain regulations on the feeding of feral cats.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FERAL CAT
An animal of the species felis catus, more commonly known
as "cat," that has no owner and/or is a stray, wild, or feral animal.
No person shall provide food in any manner to feral cats within
the Village of South Floral Park.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall
be punishable, upon conviction of a first offense, by a fine of not
less than $100 and not exceeding $250; upon conviction of a second
offense occurring within 12 months of the first offense, by a fine
of not less than $250, and not exceeding $500; and upon conviction
of a third offense occurring within 12 months of the first and second
offenses, by a fine of not less than $500.
No provision of this article shall apply to the feeding of domestic
cats harbored by Village residents on their own private property.