§ 91.12 FEEDING OF WATERFOWL PROHIBITED.
   (A)   Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
      (1)   DOMESTIC WATERFOWL. Non-native ducks, geese, swans, not retained in agricultural operations.
      (2)   FEED OR FEEDING. The act of or the furnishing of food or other sustenance.
      (3)   MIGRATORY WATERFOWL. Migration occurs, and waterfowl is considered to be migratory, when large portions of a bird species make regular annual movements between two places. Often this migration occurs due to annual temperature changes, which affect food resources and breeding opportunities.
      (4)   NON-MIGRATORY WATERFOWL. Waterfowl that may fly large distances within a day, but return to a particular area by night. Such species can spend their entire lives in one area.
      (5)   RESIDENT CANADA GEESE. Canada Geese that nest within the conterminous United States and/or Canada Geese which reside within the conterminous United States during certain months of the year.
   (B)   No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food for migratory waterfowl, non-migratory waterfowl, resident Canada Geese, or domestic waterfowl on any public property within the boundaries of the city. Exceptions to this will only be granted through city, state and/or federal permitting processes.
(Ord. 88-03, passed 9-2-03) Penalty, see § 91.99