It is hereby declared unlawful for any person, not the owner thereof, or without lawful authority to do so, to wilfully injure, deface, disfigure or destroy any fruit, shade, or ornamental tree or shrub, or to injure, destroy, cut or pick any flower or plant growing, standing, or being either on private ground or any street, parking, public park, or place within the town. (Ord. 103, 3-18-1993)