[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck 10-11-1995 by L.L. No. 11-1995. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as "Prohibition
Against Feeding Waterfowl."
A.
The Town Board finds that the increase in the population
of waterfowl in the Town has caused conditions within the Town which
are disturbing to Town residents in their homes and in public places.
The substantial number of waterfowl in the Town and particularly on
Town property, which is reserved for public use, has caused an excessive
amount of droppings to accumulate. Further, the large numbers of waterfowl
have become aggressive in their actions towards individuals and particularly
small children. All of this has resulted in the inability of the residents
of the Town to fully enjoy and utilize Town conservation and recreation
facilities. Further, because of the increasing population of waterfowl,
these conditions have begun to affect private property as well.
B.
The Board finds, based upon extensive investigation,
the feeding of waterfowl by humans tends to increase the number of
waterfowl in areas where the feeding has taken place and interferes
with the animal's natural feeding, growth and migratory processes.
It provides additional sources of food for the waterfowl not found
naturally and allows relatively small areas to support increasingly
large numbers of waterfowl. The Board further finds that this situation
adversely affects the health, safety and welfare of the residents
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
As used in this chapter, the following words
shall have the meanings indicated:
The placing of any food substance on Town property within
100 feet of any waterfowl.
Canada Geese, ducks and other fowl commonly found in and
around bodies of water.
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed
waterfowl on any publicly owned land.
