Stockton has no dedicated wildlife feeding ban. General nuisance and animal service provisions under SMC Ch. 6.04 may apply when feeding creates pest or health hazards.
Unlike some California cities that have enacted specific wildlife feeding bans, Stockton does not have a standalone ordinance prohibiting the feeding of wildlife. However, feeding wild animals that creates conditions attracting rodents, insects, or other pests may constitute a public nuisance subject to abatement under general nuisance provisions of the Stockton Municipal Code. SMC Chapter 6.04 (Animal Services) prohibits keeping or maintaining wild animals within the City except as specifically permitted. California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations under Title 14 CCR Section 4305 prohibit feeding certain wildlife species in designated areas and restrict feeding that habituates bears or other large mammals. The San Joaquin Delta environment around Stockton supports diverse wildlife, and residents should avoid feeding waterfowl and other wild animals to prevent disease transmission and habitat disruption. San Joaquin County vector control also discourages practices that attract disease-carrying pests.
No specific wildlife feeding fine in Stockton. Nuisance conditions from wildlife feeding may result in code enforcement action and abatement orders. Violating state wildlife feeding regulations under CDFW Title 14 may result in citations and fines.
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