For the purpose of this chapter the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural number include the singular number, and words used in the singular number include the plural number. The word SHALL is always mandatory and not merely directory.
FEED. To give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing wildlife. Feeding does not include baiting in the legal taking of fish and/or game.
PERSON. Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
WILDLIFE. All animals that are neither human nor domesticated.
WILD WATERFOWL or MIGRATING WATERFOWL. Those non-domesticated species of birds known as swans, geese, gulls, brants, ducks or other types of waterfowl, which are not owned, housed and maintained on private property by the owner or occupant of such property.
(Ord. 177-10, passed 12-30-10)