[Adopted 8-19-2002 by Ord. No. 0802-1]
[Amended 1-17-2020 by Ord. No. 0120-01]
A. 
The feeding of ducks, geese, and gulls encourages waterfowl to halt their normal migrations and establish a residency in the City. The growing populations of waterfowl result in large amounts of waterfowl droppings that potentially can spread disease. Other problems caused by droppings are excess nutrients in the City's lakes, that in turn can cause algae blooms, damage to lawns and the soiling of public areas around the City's lakes.
B. 
It is the intent of this article to minimize the attraction of these birds by restricting their feeding and other acts that encourage the birds to halt their migrations and to reside in the City. Improper feeding (bread) can cause medical and genetic issues for migrating birds like ducks and geese.
A. 
No person shall feed, cause or permit to be fed or provide food for ducks, geese and/or fowl within the corporate limits of the City of Rehoboth Beach.
B. 
No person shall create or foster any condition or allow any condition to exist or continue which results in a congregation or congestion of domestic or migratory waterfowl.
C. 
No person shall feed, cause or permit to be fed or provide food for gulls, seals, turtles or any other mammal or waterfowl from a pond, lake or stream, or any portion of the beach or boardwalk, as improper feeding can cause harm and aggressive behavior in wildlife.
[Added 1-17-2020 by Ord. No. 0120-01]
[Amended 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 1104-03; 11-21-2025 by Ord. No. 1125-02]
Any person violating any provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalty established in the City Schedule of Fees and Penalties,[1] and shall pay the cost of prosecution.
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Editor's Note: The City Schedule of Fees and Penalties is on file in the City offices.