§ 6-15. Trapping, hunting, etc., unlawful; exception.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful to trap, hunt, shoot or attempt to shoot or molest in any manner any bird or wild fowl or to rob bird nests or wild fowl nests. Provided, however, if starlings or similar birds are found to be congregating in such numbers in a particular locality that they constitute a nuisance or menace to health or property in the opinion of the proper health authorities of the city, then in such event said health authorities shall meet with representatives of the Audubon Society, Bird Club, Garden Club or Humane Society, or as many of said clubs as are found to exist in the city, after having given clubs at least three days' actual notice of the time and place of said meeting to the representatives of said clubs.

(b)

If as a result of said meeting no satisfactory alternative is found to abate such nuisance, then said birds may be destroyed in such numbers and in such manner as is deemed advisable by said health authorities under supervision of the chief of police of the city.

(Code 1968, § 4-15; Ord. No. 391, § 1, 2-10-1975)

                    
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