Philadelphia County prohibits feeding wildlife that creates a public nuisance under Philadelphia Code §10-115. Feeding deer, feral cats without TNR program, and pigeons on public property restricted.
Philadelphia Code §10-115 bans wildlife feeding that attracts vermin, creates sanitation issues, or damages property. PA Game Commission 58 Pa. Code §137.33 restricts deer feeding statewide. Bird feeders for songbirds generally permitted if maintained. Feral cat colonies require registration with ACCT TNR program.
Fines $100 to $300 per incident; cleanup orders; repeat offenders may face higher penalties.
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