Carson does not have a standalone wildlife-feeding ordinance, but LA County Code §10.84.010 (administered by LA County Animal Care & Control through Carson's contract relationship) prohibits feeding non-domesticated mammalian predators (coyotes, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, bears). California Fish & Game Code §251.3 also makes it unlawful to harass game mammals through feeding. Carson's adjacency to wetlands and the LA River corridor makes coyote and raccoon habituation a real concern.
Los Angeles County Code §10.84.010 (added to Title 10 in 2014 following statewide coyote-habituation incidents) makes it 'unlawful for any person to feed or in any manner provide food for any non-domesticated mammalian predator,' defined to include but not limited to coyotes, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, and bears. The prohibition extends to leaving accessible pet food, fallen fruit, or unsecured garbage that effectively serves as a food source. This regulation applies in Carson because Carson is a contract city for animal services. Cal. Fish & Game Code §251.3 separately prohibits feeding big game mammals (deer, bear, elk, etc.) anywhere in California. Carson's proximity to the Dominguez Channel, Los Angeles River, and undeveloped industrial lots provides corridor habitat for coyotes; the LA County DACC field office and Carson Code Enforcement respond to feeding complaints. Beyond the wildlife-feeding rule itself, accessible food sources are also enforceable as a rodent-attracting nuisance under LA County Public Health rodent-control ordinances.
Violation of LA County Code §10.84.010 is an infraction with a fine of up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $500 for a third within one year (per Cal. Gov. Code §36900). Continuing violations after notice can be charged as a misdemeanor. Violations of Cal. F&G Code §251.3 are misdemeanors enforced by CDFW wardens. Where feeding creates a rodent harborage, additional citations under LA County Public Health rodent-control authority may issue.
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