§ 5.1. Bird sanctuary.  


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  • (a)

    The territory within the corporate limits of the Town of Chapel Hill is hereby declared to be a bird sanctuary.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to kill, trap or otherwise take any bird within the corporate limits of the Town of Chapel Hill except English sparrows, crows, starlings, pigeons and domesticated fowls. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisoned not more than thirty (30) days.