Pinellas County Code Section 14-30 prohibits feeding wild animals in a way that creates a public nuisance throughout Pinellas Park. Feeding bears, raccoons, coyotes, or feral cats that attracts wildlife or causes sanitation issues can result in citations.
Pinellas County Code Section 14-30, applicable in Pinellas Park, makes it unlawful to place, allow placement of, or offer food or garbage in a manner that attracts cats, dogs, raccoons, coyotes, or other wildlife in a way that creates a public nuisance. Florida Administrative Code 68A-4.001 also prohibits intentionally feeding bears, sandhill cranes, foxes, raccoons, and pelicans statewide. For community-cat caretakers, food must be in proper containers, removed within three hours, and managed so it does not attract other wildlife. Violations begin with warnings, escalating to fines.
Code enforcement issues a written warning first; continued violations can lead to civil citations, daily fines, and FWC charges for feeding protected species.
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