Prohibiting the trafficking of wild birds.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the trafficking of wild birds

This bill would prohibit non-exempt individuals from taking or attempting to take any wild bird. Exempt individuals include law enforcement employees or other City employees acting in the scope of their duties, a person authorized by law or permit, or a person attempting to rescue a wild bird. Any person who unlawfully takes a wild bird is subject to a misdemeanor and a fine of no more than $1,000.