ARTICLE VI. - FEEDING NON-DOMESTICATED ANIMALS

Sec. 3-70. - Purpose.#

The purpose of this article is to protect the health and safety of residents in the city with respect to dangers associated with coyotes and other non-domesticated animals by minimizing opportunities for such animals to obtain food from sources controlled or controllable by humans.

(Ch. 806, § IV, 7-20-21)

Sec. 3-71. - Prohibitions.#

(a)

No person shall feed or in any manner provide an attractant to coyotes or other non-domesticated animals; provided that domestic animals are not attractants, and feeding pets outdoors does not create an attractant if the pet eats all of the food immediately, or the remaining food is removed as soon as the pet stops eating, or the pet is fed in a secure cage or other enclosure.

(b)

No person shall leave, store, or maintain any food or attractant in a manner, area, or location accessible to coyotes or other non-domesticated animals.

(Ch. 806, § IV, 7-20-21)

Sec. 3-72. - Exceptions.#

(a)

Food for birds that is in a feeder located within 100 feet of the resident of the person establishing the feeder and elevated to be inaccessible to coyotes and other non-domesticated animals.

(b)

Any lawful trapping by a property owner, licensed nuisance wildlife control specialist (NWCS), animal control officer or RI DEM official or other purpose approved by the animal control officer.

(Ch. 806, § IV, 7-20-21)

Sec. 3-73. - Penalty for violation.#

Violations of any provisions of this article are punishable by a fine of $100.00 for the first offence and $500.00 for second and subsequent offences; each day of violation shall constitute a separate offence.

(Ch. 806, § IV, 7-20-21)