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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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