§ 6.007. Bird sanctuary.

(a)

It is unlawful for a person to intentionally trap, hunt, or shoot any wild bird or fowl, or to intentionally destroy the eggs or nests of any wild bird or fowl in the city.

(b)

It is an exception to the application of this section that the destruction of eggs or a nest occurs as an unintended consequence of an otherwise lawful activity, such as the trimming or clearing of trees or shrubbery.

(c)

It is an exception to the application of this section that the wild birds or fowl in question are destroyed after they have congregated in such numbers at a location that they are determined, by the city health department, to constitute a nuisance or public health threat.

(d)

Employees of the city, peace officers, park rangers, emergency personnel and state personnel are exempt from this section to the extent that it conflicts with their official duties.

(Ord. No. 2008-62, § 3, 12-18-08)