Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws art v rodents § 34-289
Feeding wild birds (Fall River Art. V Control of Rodents and Other Vermin)
Operative Text
No person shall feed wild birds in any open space in any private or public place. This section shall not prohibit the use on private property of any device made and used solely for the purpose of dispensing birdseed.
Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws Art. V § 34-289 prohibits anyone from feeding wild birds in open spaces on either private or public property. However, the rule carves out an exception for enclosed bird feeders—devices specifically designed and used to dispense birdseed—when placed on private property. The rule is aimed at discouraging open-air feeding that can attract rodents and other pests.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 34-289, property owners and managers in Fall River are generally expected to ensure that neither they nor their tenants engage in open-air feeding of wild birds on the property. Compliant operators typically allow only enclosed birdseed-dispensing devices on private property, as that use is explicitly exempted by the provision. Landlords may wish to communicate this rule to tenants as part of property policies to avoid potential violations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 34-289 of Fall River's Code of Bylaws means that tenants are not permitted to scatter or otherwise openly feed wild birds in any open space, whether on private or public property. Tenants who use a dedicated birdseed dispenser on private property, however, fall within the provision's stated exception. Those with questions about how this rule is applied or enforced may consult a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant municipal authority for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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