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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 1Art. 4§ 29045 Beekeeping Registration Requirement

§ 29045 Beekeeping Registration Requirement

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§ 29045 Beekeeping Registration Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •You must register your beehives every year.
  • •The registration lasts until January 1 of the next year.
  • •If you don’t register, you’re breaking the law.

Example

You have a few beehives in your backyard to make honey.

You need to register those beehives with the state every year. If you forget and don’t register them, you could get in trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 29045 Beekeeping Registration Requirement

It is unlawful for a person to maintain any apiary that is not registered pursuant to this article. Each registration is valid until January 1 of the following year. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 320, Sec. 2. (AB 2468) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

apiaryregistration

Related Statutes

  • § 29043 Apiary Registration Requirements
  • § 29040 Annual Apiary Registration Requirement
  • § 29042 Bee Colony Registration Requirement
  • § 29047 Beekeeper Pest Damage Claims
  • § 10781 Swine Disease Control Measures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29045.
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