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.
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.
No person shall leave, store, or maintain any food or attractant
in a manner, area, or location accessible to coyotes or other nondomesticated
animals.
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.
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.
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.
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.