For the purpose of this article, unless otherwise expressly
stated or unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise:
FEED
To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute, or scatter any
edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting, or enticing
fowl.
FOWL
Shall include:
A.
PIGEONSThose domestic varieties belonging to the order Columbiformes.
B.
WATERFOWLThose species belonging to the order Anseriformes, including but not limited to mute swans, Canada geese, ducks, and mallards and any other waterfowl falling under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
PERSON
Any individual, company, partnership, corporation, limited
partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity.
TOWN PROPERTY
Any land which is owned, maintained, leased, or managed by
the Town of Oyster Bay for any purpose whatsoever, including, but
not limited to parks, preserves, beaches and drains.
No person shall feed or provide food for any fowl on Town property
or privately owned property located within the Town at any time of
the year.
[Amended 3-7-2023 by L.L. No. 4-2023]
A violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $500. Any subsequent violation occurring within five years of the date of such first violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $250, nor more than $750. Any person found by the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to have violated any provision of this article shall be subject to a monetary penalty within the range of fines authorized herein for the first and second violations of same. A third or subsequent violation of this chapter within a period of six months shall be deemed a misdemeanor, pursuant to §
103-21.