Chapter 8.50
BEAR CONTROL
Sections:
8.50.050 Prohibition and punishment not exclusive.
8.50.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect human life and property, and to minimize the destruction of bears by eliminating to the greatest degree possible human interaction with bears in Alpine County. (Ord. 622 (part), 2000)
8.50.020 Conduct prohibited.
No person shall feed bears or knowingly leave food, food product, refuse, pet food, grain or salt in a manner which constitutes a lure, attraction or enticement to bears. (Ord. 622 (part), 2000)
8.50.030 Punishment.
A violation of this chapter may be charged as an infraction or misdemeanor punishable as set forth in Section 1.16.010 of this code, exclusive of any costs, charges, fees or assessments which may in addition be imposed by the Alpine County superior court. In addition, violations of this chapter are declared to be a public nuisance which threatens the public health and safety and which shall be subject to abatement through applicable administrative and judicial proceedings. (Ord. 622 (part), 2000)
8.50.040 Separate violation.
Each day the conduct proscribed in this chapter occurs or continues may be deemed a single, separate violation of purposes of charging and punishment upon conviction. (Ord. 622 (part), 2000)
8.50.050 Prohibition and punishment not exclusive.
Violations of this chapter may be charged and punished without regard to any other applicable statute or regulation. This chapter shall not be deemed to limit or prohibit the enforcement of other laws by any agency having concurrent or separate jurisdiction. (Ord. 622 (part), 2000)