HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_10_11_Local_Law_No_11 LOCAL LAW NO. 11-1995
This Local Law shall be known as "Prohibition Against Feeding Water Fowl:
Section 1. Purpose:
The Town Board finds that the increase in the population of water fowl 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 water fowl 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 water fowl 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
water fowl,these conditions have begun to affect private property as well.
The Board finds based upon extensive investigation,the feeding of water fowl by humans
tends to increase the number of water fowl 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 water fowl not found naturally and allows
relatively small areas to support increasingly large numbers of water fowl. The Board
further finds that this situation adversely affects the health, safety, and welfare of the
residents of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Section 2. Definitions:
A) Water Fowl: For the purposes of this local law,water fowl shall mean Canada
Geese, ducks and other fowl commonly found in and around bodies of water.
B) Feeding: For the purposes of this local law,the feeding of water fowl shall mean
the placing of any food substance on Town property within 100 feet of any water fowl.
Section 3. Prohibitions:
It shall be unlawful for any person to feed water fowl on any publicly owned land,
Section 4.Violations:
Any violation of this Local Law shall be considered an offense punishable as follows:
A) For the first offense, a fine of not less than $25.00, nor more than $100.00.
B) For the second and any subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $100.00 nor
more than $250.00 and/or imprisonment of up to fifteen (I 5) days.
Section S. Severability:
Should any provision of this local law be declared invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration of invalidity shall not effect any other section of this local
law which may be otherwise capable of enforcement.
Section 6. Effective Date:
This Local Law shall take effect immediately.