Post by HarryVanderpool on May 12, 2016 8:46:28 GMT -7
Frequently asked questions:
Oregon’s apiary registration rules and regulations
I own bees in Oregon, am I required to register my hives?
Every person who owns, or is in charge of, five or more colonies of bees located within
the state or Oregon, must register their hives with the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
If you currently own less than five hives you are not required to register your bees at this
time.
I own more than five colonies of bees, how do I register them?
The form needed to register colonies can be:
Accessed online at: apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/LicenseDetail/606
Obtained in person by visiting: 635 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR.
How much will hive registration cost me?
The current cost of apiary registration is $10 with an additional charge of $0.50 per
colony for five or more hives. After July 1, the registration fee will increase to $20. The
fee per hive remains at $0.50 per colony for five or more hives.
The number of colonies I own fluctuates throughout the year, how do I calculate the
number of colonies to register?
The number of colonies that must be registered is equal to the highest number of full
strength colonies managed within the state at any point during the previous year, prior to
the registration deadline of June 1.
How does the state of Oregon define a colony?
The State of Oregon defines a colony as any receptacle or container made or prepared for
the use of bees, or box or similar container taken possession of by bees, with the
exception of nucleus hives. Nucleus hives do not require registration at this time.
How will the funds generated by apiary registration be used?
All money collected from apiary registration shall be spent on research that is
predominantly focused on honeybees.
What is the cause of the recent changes made to apiary registration rules in Oregon?
Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in bee hive losses due to multiple
factors. The honeybee industry approached the state legislature to adapt new statutes
supporting bee research. The change to our apiary registration rule was a collaborative
effort between Oregon State University honeybee researchers, the honeybee industry,
environmental organizations, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture with the
objective to protect bees in Oregon.
Where can I find Oregon’s apiary statute and rules?
This information can be found online.
Statute: www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors602.html
Rules: arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_600/oar_603/603_055.html
Oregon’s apiary registration rules and regulations
I own bees in Oregon, am I required to register my hives?
Every person who owns, or is in charge of, five or more colonies of bees located within
the state or Oregon, must register their hives with the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
If you currently own less than five hives you are not required to register your bees at this
time.
I own more than five colonies of bees, how do I register them?
The form needed to register colonies can be:
Accessed online at: apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/LicenseDetail/606
Obtained in person by visiting: 635 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR.
How much will hive registration cost me?
The current cost of apiary registration is $10 with an additional charge of $0.50 per
colony for five or more hives. After July 1, the registration fee will increase to $20. The
fee per hive remains at $0.50 per colony for five or more hives.
The number of colonies I own fluctuates throughout the year, how do I calculate the
number of colonies to register?
The number of colonies that must be registered is equal to the highest number of full
strength colonies managed within the state at any point during the previous year, prior to
the registration deadline of June 1.
How does the state of Oregon define a colony?
The State of Oregon defines a colony as any receptacle or container made or prepared for
the use of bees, or box or similar container taken possession of by bees, with the
exception of nucleus hives. Nucleus hives do not require registration at this time.
How will the funds generated by apiary registration be used?
All money collected from apiary registration shall be spent on research that is
predominantly focused on honeybees.
What is the cause of the recent changes made to apiary registration rules in Oregon?
Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in bee hive losses due to multiple
factors. The honeybee industry approached the state legislature to adapt new statutes
supporting bee research. The change to our apiary registration rule was a collaborative
effort between Oregon State University honeybee researchers, the honeybee industry,
environmental organizations, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture with the
objective to protect bees in Oregon.
Where can I find Oregon’s apiary statute and rules?
This information can be found online.
Statute: www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors602.html
Rules: arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_600/oar_603/603_055.html