Intentional feeding of deer, coyotes, foxes, and raccoons in unincorporated Mecklenburg County is discouraged and may be cited as a public nuisance. Bird feeding is allowed but must not attract bears or large mammals. NC Wildlife Resources Commission rules (15A NCAC 10B) apply statewide.
Contact Mecklenburg County at (704) 336-7600 for enforcement. Contact Mecklenburg County at (704) 336-2842 for current ordinance details and enforcement procedures specific to your situation within unincorporated areas. This Mecklenburg County ordinance applies to unincorporated areas outside any incorporated municipality within the county. Residents inside cities, towns, villages, and boroughs are subject to their local municipal code, which may be stricter or may preempt the county rule entirely. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, penalty schedules, appeal processes, and any exemptions or grandfathering that may apply to your specific situation, contact Mecklenburg County at (704) 336-2842 or consult the county code library directly. Always verify with the county before relying on summary information, as ordinances are updated periodically and may change without notice.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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