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Establishing administrative regulations for beekeeping in Illinois
8 Ill. Admin. Code I(b)60 (2002).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law establishes comprehensive administrative regulations on beekeeping in Illinois. It requires beekeepers to register their hives with the state’s Department of Agriculture and shall be inspected annually. Additionally, it places restrictions on the types of bees citizens may keep and outlines steps to control diseased or parasitic colonies.
State
Illinois
Jurisdiction Name
Illinois
Jurisdiction Type
state
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
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