A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this article is to protect the health and safety of residents in the Town with respect to dangers associated with coyotes and other nondomesticated animals by minimizing opportunities for such animals to obtain food from sources controlled or controllable by humans.
B. 
Prohibitions.
(1) 
No person shall feed or in any manner provide an attractant to coyotes or other nondomesticated animals, provided that domestic animals are not attractants, and feeding pets outdoors does not create an attractant if the pet eats all of the food immediately, or the remaining food is removed as soon as the pet stops eating, or the pet is fed in a secure cage or other enclosure.
(2) 
No person shall leave, store, or maintain any food or attractant in a manner, area, or location accessible to coyotes or other nondomesticated animals.
(3) 
The feeding of any waterfowl, duck, or swimming game bird on any park, playground, conservation area, lake, pond, or waterway owned or under the control of the Town or any of its agencies is hereby prohibited.
C. 
Exceptions.
(1) 
Food for birds that is in a feeder located at the residence of the person establishing the feeder and elevated to be inaccessible to coyotes and other nondomesticated animals.
(2) 
Any lawful trapping by a property owner, licensed nuisance wildlife control specialist (NWCS), Animal Control Officer or RI DEM official or other purpose approved by the Animal Control Officer.
D. 
Penalty for violation. Violations of any provisions of this article are punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense and $500 for second and subsequent offenses; each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.