Showing ordinances that apply to Ramapo College of New Jersey, NJ
Ramapo College of New Jersey is an unincorporated community (population 2,200) in Bergen County, New Jersey. Because Ramapo College of New Jersey is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Bergen County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The wildlife feeding rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Bergen County municipalities prohibit intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears under local ordinances and NJ DEP regulations. Feeding black bears is banned statewide under N.J.S.A. 23:2A-14 (Bear Feeding Prohibition). Feeding deer is banned in many Bergen towns due to chronic Lyme disease and vehicle collision risks. Non-registered feral cat colonies may also be prohibited.
Bergen County wildlife feeding restrictions combine state law with municipal ordinances. Black bears: Feeding bears is prohibited statewide under N.J.S.A. 23:2A-14 and N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.1 with fines up to $1,000. Bear activity has increased in northern Bergen (Mahwah, Oakland, Ramsey, Franklin Lakes, Upper Saddle River, Allendale) as NJ black bear population expanded. Deer: New Jersey has an overabundant white-tailed deer population with Bergen County among the most affected. Deer feeding is prohibited in many Bergen towns including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, Upper Saddle River, Ho-Ho-Kus, and Paramus. Mahwah Ordinance §190-31 prohibits intentional deer feeding with fines up to $1,000. Coyotes: No state-level ban but many Bergen towns prohibit feeding after increased urban coyote sightings. Wild turkey feeding is often restricted. Bird feeders: Generally permitted but towns with bear activity (Mahwah, Oakland, Ramsey) may require bear-resistant bird feeders or seasonal removal March through November when bears are active. Unsecured trash constituting unintentional wildlife feeding is addressed through municipal property maintenance codes and NJ DEP regulations. Pet food left outside for outdoor pets can trigger wildlife feeding violations. Feral cat colonies: Some Bergen towns (Hackensack, Teaneck, Fort Lee) permit TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs with registered caretakers under N.J.S.A. 4:19-15 framework; unregistered feeding may be prohibited. The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife (N.J.A.C. 7:25) enforces state wildlife laws.
Bear feeding: state fine up to $1,000 per N.J.S.A. 23:2A-14 and N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.1. Deer feeding in Mahwah, Ridgewood, Upper Saddle River: fines up to $1,000 per occurrence. Coyote feeding (Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff): fines $100-$500. Unsecured trash as unintentional feeding: municipal property maintenance code violations $50-$500. Repeat violations in bear country: potential misdemeanor charges under N.J.S.A. 23:2A-14.1.
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