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Illinois
Establishing regulatory outline for Illinois beekeeping
510 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 20/ (2014).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law requires Illinois beekeepers to register with the state Deptartment of Agriculture. It also defines when beekeeping is a nuisance, grants the department the authority to inspect hives and enforce regulations, and govern the inter- and intra-state trade of bees.
State
Illinois
Jurisdiction Name
Illinois
Jurisdiction Type
state
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
- Policymaking Process
