[Adopted 9-20-2016 by Ord. No. 180-2016]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FEEDING
The feeding of wildlife shall mean the placing of any food
substances on public property within 100 feet of any wildlife.
WILDLIFE
Shall include any animal which is not normally domesticated
in the State of New York, including but not limited to coyotes, deer,
turkeys, feral cats, foxes, raccoons, skunks, and birds, inclusive
of waterfowl and pigeons.
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed, provide food, or
assist another person in the feeding of wildlife defined herein in,
from, or upon any park or public property. No person shall purposely
or knowingly leave or store any refuse, garbage, food product, pet
food, forage product or supplement, salt, seed, birdseed, fruit or
grain in a manner that would constitute an attractant to any wildlife
as defined herein.
Any violation of this article shall be considered an offense
punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for
not more than 15 days, or by both a fine and imprisonment.