Showing ordinances that apply to East Kingston, NY
East Kingston is an unincorporated community (population 277) in Ulster County, New York. Because East Kingston is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Ulster County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The wildlife feeding rules below are the ones that govern your area.
New York prohibits feeding bears and deer statewide under DEC regulations. Ulster County is in active black bear habitat (Catskills), making bear-feeding rules strictly enforced.
6 NYCRR Part 187 prohibits intentional or incidental feeding of black bears. Intentional deer feeding is prohibited under ECL 11-0505 to prevent CWD transmission. Bird feeders must be taken down or bear-proofed from April 1 to November 30 in bear country, which includes all of Ulster County. DEC Environmental Conservation Officers actively enforce these rules in the Catskills. Trash left accessible to bears can trigger feeding violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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