No person shall purposely or knowingly feed wild white-tailed
deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the Borough of Hopatcong, on public
land or privately owned land of less than five acres.
It shall be presumed that the person is purposely or knowingly
feeding deer unless the feed is placed on a platform that is raised
at least four feet off the ground and has a lip around the edge of
the platform, is placed on a platform that is raised at least five
feet off the ground, or is placed in a feeder whose opening is sufficiently
restricted so as to prevent deer from accessing the feed.
Nothing in this article shall apply to:
A. Privately owned property in excess of five acres;
B. Any agent of the Borough authorized to implement an alternative control
method set forth in any approved community-based deer management plan
and possessing a special deer management permit issued by the New
Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife; or
C. Any hunter engaging in baiting for the purpose of hunting pursuant
to a valid hunting license issued in accordance with the provisions
of state laws, regulations and rules.
Any person violating this article shall be subject to a fine
of up to $100.