Feeding deer, raccoons, and other wildlife is discouraged under New Rochelle nuisance rules. NY DEC prohibits feeding deer statewide under ECL §11-0505(3). Bird feeders are generally permitted if they don't attract rats.
NY State law prohibits feeding wild white-tailed deer statewide (ECL §11-0505(3)) to prevent chronic wasting disease spread. New Rochelle's property maintenance code prohibits conditions that attract rodents and other vermin, which effectively bans ground feeding of wildlife. Bird feeders are allowed if they don't create rat infestations; complaints trigger code enforcement action.
Feeding deer: DEC violation, $250+ fine. Bird feeders attracting rats: city notice to remove, $100-$500 fines for noncompliance.
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