Borough of Penns Grove, NJ Article V Feeding of Waterfowl

[Added 5-1-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-8]

§ 181-33 Definitions.

The following words, as used herein, shall have the definitions and meanings set forth herein:

FEED

To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing waterfowl.

PERSON

Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.

WATERFOWL

A general term referring to all undomesticated birds commonly known as "geese," "ducks," "brants," "swans," "river and sea ducks," "gulls" and similar species.

WATERWAYS

A general term referring to lakes, ponds, streams, creeks and stormwater basins.

§ 181-34 Prohibited acts.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to feed waterfowl on any publicly owned land or waterways within the Borough.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to feed waterfowl on any privately owned land or waterways which are publicly accessed within the Borough.

§ 181-35 Enforcement.

A. This article shall be enforced by the Borough of Penns Grove Police Department.

B. Notice of violation shall be by issuance of a Municipal Court summons.

§ 181-36 Violations and penalties.

A. Any person violating this article shall be subject to a warning for the first violation. It is not the intent of the Borough to penalize people for feeding waterfowl but to discourage people from doing so.

B. A person violating this article for a second and subsequent time shall be subject to fine of not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days, or both a fine and community service.

[Amended 7-5-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]