[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Medford 10-14-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-23. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Includes those nondomesticated species of birds commonly
known as "swans," "geese," "brant," "river and sea ducks" and any
other waterfowl otherwise defined under New Jersey or federal law
as migratory waterfowl.
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed
any migratory waterfowl on any publicly or privately owned property
in the Township of Medford, after notice has been posted as provided
herein.
A.Â
When so directed by the Medford Township Police Department,
and at the property owner's expense, signs not less than 18 inches
by 24 inches in size, bearing the words "Feeding of Waterfowl Prohibited,"
together with any qualifications, shall be conspicuously posted by
the owner of the property. This section shall not pertain to residential
properties.
B.Â
Defacing, tampering with or damaging such signs when
posted shall constitute a violation of this section.
A.Â
Any person violating this chapter shall be subject
to a warning for the first violation. It is not the intent of Council
to penalize people for feeding waterfowl but rather to educate and
thereby discourage people from so doing.
B.Â
A person violating this chapter for a second time
shall be subject to fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100.
C.Â
A person violating this chapter for a third or subsequent
time shall be subject to a fine within the discretion of the Municipal
Court Judge, but in no event shall it exceed the maximum allowable
under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5, as amended and supplemented, and other applicable
law.