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Pasco, WA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
PMC 9.100.120, Feeding animals
Covers
Fowl, farm animals, and wildlife
Exception
Director-designated feeding areas only
Infraction class
Class 3 civil infraction
Default penalty
$50.00, PMC 1.05.080

Summary

Feeding fowl, farm animals, or wildlife anywhere in a Pasco city park is unlawful unless the Director of Administrative and Community Services has designated that specific area for feeding. Breaking the rule is a Class 3 civil infraction, carrying a $50.00 default penalty.

9.100.120 Feeding animals. It is unlawful in any manner to feed any fowl, farm animals or wildlife, except at areas designated by the Director for such purposes. Violation of any of the provisions of this section constitutes a Class 3 civil infraction.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 4837, passed May 4, 2026).

Full Breakdown

120, in the park code chapter, states plainly that it is unlawful in any manner to feed any fowl, farm animals, or wildlife in a City park, except at areas the Director has specifically designated for that purpose. 020. 080(5). 040, is the office that both designates any lawful feeding areas and enforces the ban elsewhere. 120 is the section that specifically reaches attempts to feed wild geese, deer, or other wildlife as well as stray or farm animals.

Violations & Fines

Feeding wildlife, fowl, or farm animals anywhere in a Pasco city park outside a Director-designated feeding area is a Class 3 civil infraction under PMC 9.100.120, carrying the $50.00 default penalty set by PMC 1.05.080(1)(c), plus statutory assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I feed geese or ducks in a Pasco park?
No, not unless you are in an area the Director of Administrative and Community Services has specifically designated for feeding. PMC 9.100.120 makes it unlawful to feed any fowl, farm animals, or wildlife elsewhere in a City park.
What is the fine for feeding wildlife in a Pasco park?
PMC 9.100.120 classifies the violation as a Class 3 civil infraction, which carries a default penalty of $50.00 under the citywide infraction schedule in PMC 1.05.080, plus any statutory assessments the court adds.
Are there any designated feeding areas in Pasco parks?
The code allows the Director to designate specific areas for feeding under PMC 9.100.120, but does not name those locations in the ordinance itself; check with Pasco Administrative and Community Services for current designated spots.

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