Proposed Ordinance

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PROPOSED ORDINANCE

No. 4-13-04 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 8 , CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF

CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “RODENT CONTROL”

(Bird Feeder Fines Nuisance)

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

Section 1. Chapter 8.36.080, Section .030 entitled “ Feeding domesticated fowl, birds, or animals in open” is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:

8.36.080 - Feeding domesticated fowl, birds or animals in open.

No person shall place food in the open for the feeding of any domesticated fowl, birds or animals except in such containers as will prevent the scattering of such food upon the ground. After such feeding, such food shall not be allowed remain where it is accessible to rodents.

No person shall place more than one bird feeder per property until the rodent infestation in Cranston is eliminated.

Persons placing more than one bird feeder per property shall be considered to be creating a nuisance and shall be fined accordingly in an amount no less than $50.00 per instance.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Sponsored by: Council President Lanni and Council Vice President Farina

Referred to Public Works Committee May 6, 2013

4/25/13

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