Do Not Feed The Bears

Vernon Township Bear Ordinance #92-93

An Ordinance Prohibiting the Feeding of Bears in the Township of Vernon:

WHEREAS, an increase in the population of bears within the Township of Vernon has resulted in the presence of bears and raccoons in residential areas: and

WHEREAS, the presence of bears in residential areas is encouraged by the feeding of these animals; and

WHEREAS,  it is desirable to limit the access of food  for bears in residential neighborhoods.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Vernon as follows:

1.       It shall be unlawful to feed or bait bears in the Township of Vernon in any manner.

2.       Any person violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and be subject to imprisonment in the Sussex County Jail or community service for not more than ninety (90) days.

3.       If any section or provision of the ordinance shall be held invalid in any Court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the other sections or provisions of this ordinance, except so far as the section or provision so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder of any portion thereof,

4.       All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and publication in the manner provided by law.

NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that the above ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Vernon held on November 9, 1992.  It was considered for second reading and final adoption at the Regular Meeting of the Vernon Township Committee held on November 23, 1992 at which time the same was amended to eliminate any and all references to raccoons, and as so amended the same was duly adopted by the Township Committee and shall be effective as provided by law.