The Kaua`i County Code (available online under qcode.us/codes/kauaicounty/) defines land use in Title IV (Planning and Land Development), Chapter 8 (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance). In this Code, beekeeping falls under the definition of agriculture, i.e. “the selection, planting, feeding, care, collection and processing of animals or plant organisms for the purpose of feeding human beings or other plants or animal organisms … [paras. 8 to 1.5]. This definition of agriculture reasonably includes beekeeping, although this is not explicitly stated. For any other questions regarding the veterinary treatment of honey bees, please contact Dr. Jenee Odani. These restrictions do not apply to agricultural areas where commercial beekeeping is an authorized use [ROH 7-2.4]. In agricultural and rural zoning districts, commercial hives are considered minor livestock production (21-3.50-4 and 21-3.60-4, respectively), and no other policies or restrictions are provided by the city and county. Commercial manufacturers are therefore encouraged to adopt industry standards for hive loading rates.
Beekeeping is permitted for non-commercial purposes in all zoning areas of the city and county of Honolulu, with certain restrictions to ensure public safety, as defined in the revised Honolulu ordinances, which are available online at www.honolulu.gov/ocs/roh/193-site-ocs-cat/839-table-of-contents.html. Article 7-2.5 of the ROH (“Animal Nuisance”) states that no more than eight honey hives may be kept per batch and that colonies must be kept in movable frame hives, including Langstroth Standard Hives and Kenya Top Bar hives. Hives should be properly shaded from adjacent night lighting on adjacent properties. They must be placed at least 25 feet from each property line, highway, sidewalk or driveway. Exemptions are granted if the hives are behind a solid fence parallel to the property line, which is at least 6 feet high and extends 15 feet beyond the hive in both directions, or if the hives are at least eight feet above the adjacent ground, such as on a roof. When constrained in this way, the colony approach limits honey bee flight patterns that can disturb neighbors and reduces the appearance of stings. Non-compliant owners are subject to penalties and criminal sanctions as defined in paragraph 7-2.10. Michigan Beekeepers Association The Michigan Beekeepers` Association (MBA) is the oldest beekeeping organization in the country, founded in 1865.
Their tasks are to make honey bees known to the public, to help each other maintain healthy honey bees and to promote more research on honey bees. This publication serves as a comprehensive guide to current national and local beekeeping laws. Current and future beekeepers should refer to the original language of published laws to determine if their operation is compliant. In many cases, county orders are vague or use unclear language, which can be confusing for people who want to keep bees in their backyard. If in doubt, contact your district planning department with any questions (Table 1). Keep in mind that if the county codes do not explicitly state that land use is allowed in a particular area, that use is not allowed in that area. Citizens are encouraged to contact their county council representatives if they feel local ordinances should be updated. The Michigan Beekeeping Act requires the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to conduct beekeeping inspections to issue a health certificate to verify that bees shipped from Michigan meet the requirements of the destination state. Beekeepers who move bees can contact the state beekeeper and check the state`s individual requirements on the Beekeeping Inspectors of America website.
Beekeepers who move bees must comply with the regulations of the state or states in which they unload the bees. In general, and in accordance with the guidelines of the federal Department of Transport, a health certificate is not required for a state you are passing through. Are you ready to start beekeeping? – Complete hives – Bee supplies – Bee combinations for adults and children If you are a queen exporting bees from the island to a location that requires a certificate, you must be inspected and certified by the State Beekeeping Program for Navigation (hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/ppc/apiary-program-hawaii-beekeepers-registry/), which may charge a fee under § 150A-31. Your farm must have at least 40 colonies to schedule a queen inspection, and each hive must have at least 20 colonies.
