This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the unlawful feeding of wildlife by adding a new exception. Under the current law, individuals are prohibited from intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly feeding or attracting wildlife, with certain exceptions already in place. The new insertion specifies that individuals placing holiday-related decorations outside their residences or on their property, provided these decorations are not intended to feed, attract, or entice wildlife, will be exempt from the unlawful feeding provisions.

The bill does not alter any existing exceptions or penalties associated with the unlawful feeding of wildlife, which remains classified as a petty offense with a maximum fine of $300. The addition of this exception aims to clarify that holiday decorations, which may otherwise be misconstrued as attracting wildlife, are permissible as long as they are not designed for that purpose.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2927
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-2927