ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Feeding deer in Ross Township is now illegal. If you get caught, you'll have to pay up.
On Monday night, the township board of commissioners passed an ordinance in a 6-2 vote that now bans people from feeding deer.
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Township officials said the deer population has grown tremendously over the years and there is not enough wildlife space.
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Officials are also concerned about the risk of Lyme disease, car accidents and property being destroyed.
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Anyone who feeds deer and doesn’t remove the food from their yard within 24 hours will be forced to pay a fine between $25 and $300.
The feeding ban went into effect immediately. Township officials said a code enforcement officer will monitor activity and reports.