[Adopted 10-17-2005 by Ord. No. 867]
As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
To place, deposit, scatter or distribute in a location accessible
to water fowl/migratory birds and/or wildlife any type of food, including
but not limited to corn, wheat or other grains, bread, popcorn or scraps or
any substance liable to be eaten by the water fowl/migratory birds and/or
wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal taking of fish and/or
game.
Any water fowl of the family Anatidae, either migratory, nonmigratory
or resident fowl, and includes those species of birds commonly known as "swans,"
"geese" and "ducks" and any other water fowl falling under the jurisdiction
of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
All animals that are neither human nor domesticated, including but
not limited to squirrels, groundhogs, feral cats, migratory birds, wild birds
or aquatic life.
It shall be unlawful for a person or persons to feed, cause to be fed
or provide food for any water fowl or wildlife in any park, lands or waterways
publicly owned, leased or operated by and within the City of Havre de Grace.
The municipal infraction penalty for a feeding violation shall be a
fine of $100 for each offense. Each incident in which a violation is proved
shall constitute a separate and new offense under this section.
