[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Hudson 7-22-1991 as Ord. No. O90-9. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall, at any time, set or use a steel jaw leghold trap of any kind designed or intended to take hold of, capture or kill any animal within the limits of the Town of Hudson, nor shall any landowner permit the use of such a trap.
Whenever a trap is used contrary to the provisions of this chapter within the confines of the Town of Hudson, the same may be impounded by any duly authorized police officer or by any New Hampshire Fish and Game Warden until judicial action occurs.
Each and every person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not to exceed $500. Any landowner who knowingly permits the use of such a trap on his/her land shall pay a fine not to exceed $500.
Pursuant to the town's authority to adopt measures that further public health, safety and welfare, this chapter is hereby adopted for the protection of small children and other persons.