§ 126-16. Definitions.  


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  • For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrase, words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein unless their use in the text of this article 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. Feeding does not include baiting by an animal control officer or law enforcement officer that is conducted in furtherance of their official municipal duties.
    FERAL CATS
    Any homeless, stray, wild or untamed cat(s).
    [Added 10-7-2008 by Ord. No. 1551]
    PERSON
    Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, or any political subdivision of this state subject to municipal jurisdiction.
    WILDLIFE
    All animals that are neither human nor domesticated, including, but not limited to, animals that typically are domesticated, but are homeless or stray animals as well as, by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, pigeons, seagulls, ducks, geese and other waterfowl or birds.
Amended 10-7-2008 by Ord. No. 1551