BEEKEEPING LAWS
Disclaimer: Individuals are encouraged to contact their local governments for the most current laws.
State and County
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Washington State Legislature — Revised Code of WA
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Washington State Dept. of Agriculture — Apiary Page
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Pierce County Charter and Code (Title 8 Section 94)
Pierce County Charter and Code
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8.94.010 Policy and Purpose.
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8.94.020 Definitions.
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8.94.030 Beekeeping – Maintenance of Colonies.
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8.94.040 Hive Placement.
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8.94.050 Nuisance Declared.
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8.94.060 Enforcement and Entry – Right of Entry for Inspection.
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8.94.070 Violation – Penalty.
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8.94.080 Severability.
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Cross references: Chapter 15.60 RCW, Chapter 8.08 PCC
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For more information, please visit the Pierce County Charter and Code website.
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Tacoma Municipal Code
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5.24.010 Beekeeping – Maintenance of colonies – Nuisances designated.
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5.24.020 Enforcement and entry – Right of entry for inspection.
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5.24.030 Violation – Penalty.
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For more information, please visit the Tacoma Municipal Code website.
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Cities
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Puyallup
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Tacoma Municipal Code
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Federal Way
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Edgewood
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Lakewood
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Auburn
WA State Legislature
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RCW 15.60 – Apiaries
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RCW 15.62: Honey bee commission
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RCW 69.28: Honey, standards and marketing
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WAC 16-600 – Honey
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WAC 16-602 – Apiaries
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For more information, please visit the WA State Legislature website.
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General Government Office and Agency Search