§ 17-1-106. BEEHIVES.

(a)

"Beehive" defined. In this section, "beehive" means a moveable-frame enclosure for the housing of honeybees.

(b)

Prohibited. A person may not maintain a beehive on the person's property unless the beehive is enclosed as required under this section.

(c)

Required enclosures. Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a person maintaining a beehive located within 200 feet of an adjoining property line shall:

(1)

Enclose the beehive by a fence, natural barrier, or hedge at least 4 feet in height;

(2)

Locate the fence, natural barrier, or hedge at least 4 feet from the property line; and

(3)

If the fence, natural barrier, or hedge has a gate:

(i)

Place a lock at least 4 feet above the ground; and

(ii)

Keep the gate closed and locked except when the person maintaining the beehive is present.

(d)

Exception. A person may maintain a beehive on a porch of a residence without an enclosure as required under subsection (c) of this section if the beehive is at least 4 feet above ground level and the steps leading to the beehive have a locked gate at least 3 feet high.

(1988 Code, § 20-6) (Bill No. 114-99, § 3, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 73-03, § 21, 7-1-2004)