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A. A person commits the offense of molesting wildlife in a city park if such person:

1. Intentionally takes wildlife, except by authorized fishing activities in accordance with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations; or

2. Feeds, touches, teases, frightens or intentionally disturbs wildlife which is nesting, breeding or conducting other activities; or

3. Possesses unlawfully taken wildlife or portions thereof.

B. Wildlife taken legally in accordance with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations may be transported through city parks.

C. Persons authorized by the parks director may check hunting and fishing licenses and permits; inspect weapons, hunting gear, and fishing paraphernalia for compliance with state equipment restrictions; and inspect wildlife that has been taken for compliance with species, size and other taking restrictions.

D. Violation of any of the provisions of this section constitutes an infraction and may be punished by a penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars.

E. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

1. “Wildlife” means animals living in their natural habitat and not within the possession or control of humans.

2. “Taking of wildlife” means to engage in any conduct that may harm, kill, or destroy wildlife. It may also include significant habitat modification or degradation that would kill or degrade wildlife organisms by impairing essential behavioral patterns including breeding, feeding, or sheltering. (Ord. 3891-22 § 3, 2022.)