[Ord. No. 2007-4 § II]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
FEED
Shall mean to give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or
scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting
or enticing wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal
taking of fish. Feeding does not include baiting by governmental officials
who are acting in their official capacity for public safety purposes.
PERSON
Shall mean any individual, corporation, company, partnership,
firm, association, or political subdivision of this State subject
to municipal jurisdiction.
WILDLIFE
Shall mean all animals that are neither human nor domesticated.
[Ord. No. 2007-4 § II]
No person shall feed, in any public park or on any other property
owned or operated by the Borough of Flemington, any wildlife, excluding
confined wildlife (for example, wildlife confined in zoos, parks or
rehabilitation centers, or unconfined wildlife at environmental education
centers).
[Ord. No. 2007-4 § II]
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department of the
Borough of Flemington. Any person found to be in violation of this
chapter shall be ordered to cease the feeding immediately.
[Ord. No. 2007-4 § II]
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions
of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred
($500.00) dollars for each violation.