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Offline Horns Pure Honey

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Bee keeping license?
« on: December 12, 2004, 09:56:22 pm »
Hi everyone, I know all I need to start my keep bees although I know I wont learn near as much in a book than in the real deal. I was told tonight that I needed a license to keep bees, is this true? I didnt think it was becuase you can purchase bee equipment all around Illinois. Thanks for your info, bye
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« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2004, 11:10:14 pm »
Never heard of it.
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2004, 04:32:24 am »
Think you can get a definitetive answer here

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Springfield, Illinois 62794-9281
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2004, 08:53:59 am »
Thanks bigrob, I will try that right away, bye
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2004, 09:30:49 am »
I don't know about any local laws, but some areas require a PERMIT not a license (the difference being a license usually requires a test) just as you would need in many places to keep dogs or cats or in some areas, wildlife.

I'd suggest looking up the phone number for a local county or state agrucultural center, townhall or licensing departments in your area. Someone would have a real answer.

I have heard of some permits which come with posting signs that announce LIVE HONEYBEES in large letters to be placed on the property where the hives are kept - possibly that is what is meant?

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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2004, 11:53:25 am »
Utah passed a Bee Inspection Act in 1979 and requires an annual "license". It costs $10 per annum.
You can see a .pdf of the application here:

http://www.ag.utah.gov/licenses/1201a.pdf

Then they list the licensed beekeepers here:

http://www.ag.utah.gov/licenses/Current/Licensed%20As%20A%20Beekeeper.shtml

Pretty helpful to have that list.