It is the intent of the Town Board of the Town
of Clarkstown to prohibit the feeding of waterfowl on land of the
Town of Clarkstown in order to promote the health, safety, appearance
and welfare of all persons within the Town.
It is the purpose of this article to prohibit
the feeding of waterfowl on land of the Town of Clarkstown.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
TOWN LANDS
Any real property owned by the Town of Clarkstown.
WATERFOWL
Those game birds commonly known as geese, brant, swans and
river and sea ducks, also classified as Anatidae.
No person shall feed any waterfowl on any town
lands, except in areas designated for feeding by the Town of Clarkstown
Parks Board and Recreation Commission from time to time.
[Amended 12-14-2010 by L.L. No. 6-2010]
This article shall be enforced by the Animal
Control Officers, members of the Clarkstown Police Department and
Code Enforcement Officials of the Town of Clarkstown.
[Amended 4-9-2013 by L.L. No. 2-2013]
Any person who violates this article shall be
guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed
$1,000.
Pursuant to the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act, the Town Board has determined and found, by separate
resolution, that the enactment of this article will not have a significant
impact on the environment of the Town of Clarkstown.
[Added 8-26-2008 by L.L. No. 11-2008]
If any section, paragraph, clause, provision
or portion of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional
the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this chapter
as a whole or any part or provision other than the part held to be
invalid or unenforceable.