BEEKEEPING LAWS: BY COUNTY

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King County Code

21A.30.020 of  K.C.C. 11.04

Sections “a” through “f” are not applicable to beekeeping and have not been included for clarity sake.g. Beekeeping is limited as follows: (1) Beehives are limited to 50 on sites less than five acres ; (2) The number of beehives shall not be limited on sites of five acres or greater; (3) Colonies shall be maintained in movable-frame hives at all times; (4) Adequate space shall be provided in each hive to prevent overcrowding and swarming; (5) Colonies shall be requeened following any swarming or aggressive behavior; (6) All colonies shall be registered with the County Extension agent prior to April 1st of each year, on a state registration form acceptable to the county; and (7) Abandoned colonies, diseased bees, or bees living in trees, buildings, or any other space except in movable-frame hives shall constitute a public nuisance, and shall be abated as set forth in K.C.C. 21A.50,