Marysville, WA Animal Ordinances: Bird Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Protected area
- Jennings Park + sewer lagoon land
- Banned acts
- Trap, hunt, shoot, molest, rob nests
- Police stay
- Allowed for nuisance bird species
- Penalty
- Up to $1,000 fine / 90 days jail
Summary
Marysville designates Jennings Park and the surrounding city-owned sewer lagoon property as a bird sanctuary, making it unlawful to trap, hunt, shoot, molest, or rob the nests of any bird or wild fowl there.
It is 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 within the designated bird sanctuary of the city of Marysville; 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 chief of police, then the foregoing prohibition may be temporarily stayed...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
Marysville Municipal Code Chapter 6.39 declares the entirety of Jennings Park and the city-owned land around and including the Marysville sewer lagoon a bird sanctuary. Within that designated area it is unlawful to trap, hunt, shoot, attempt to shoot, or otherwise molest any bird or wild fowl, or to rob bird or wild fowl nests. The chief of police can temporarily stay the ban and authorize control measures if starlings or similar birds congregate in numbers that become a nuisance or health/property menace. Violations are a misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor under MMC § 6.39.030: fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days jail, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the bird sanctuary rule apply city-wide?
Can nuisance birds ever be controlled in the sanctuary?
Sources & Official References
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