[Adopted 2-20-2024 by L.L. No. 1-2024]
As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:
DOMESTIC WATERFOWL
Those species of birds commonly known as "white ducks," "barnyard geese," "Muscovy ducks" and any other geese and ducks bred by man but not any other waterfowl falling under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and/or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
FEED or FEEDING
To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting, or enticing migratory birds or domestic waterfowl.
VILLAGE PROPERTY
Any land which is owned, maintained, leased, or managed by the Village of Lindenhurst for any purpose whatsoever, including, but not limited to, parks, ponds, public areas, preserves, beaches, and drains.
MIGRATORY WATERFOWL
Those species commonly known as "swans," "geese," and "ducks" and any other waterfowl falling under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine or penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $500. Any subsequent offense occurring within five years of the first offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $250, nor more than $750.
The provisions for this article shall not apply to property owned by or under the jurisdiction of other municipal authorities, the State of New York, and any other agency thereof, or the government of the United States of America, or privately owned property.