“Commissioner” means the Agricultural Commissioner of Riverside County It does not include extracted honey or the royal jelly, trapped pollen, and processed beeswax “Comb” includes in its meaning all materials which are normally deposited into hives by bees. “Colony” means one hive and its contents, including bees, comb and appliances į. “City” means the city of Norco, California Į. It includes all life stages of such insects ĭ. “Bees” means honey producing insects of the genus Apies. “Appliance” means any implement or other device which is used in handling and manipulating bees or comb, any container of bees or combs, or any other equipment which is used in the practice of apiculture Ĭ. “Apiary” means a place where bees are kept especially a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey ī. 189 1, 1972) 5.36.020 Definitions.įor the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:Ī. This chapter establishes regulations intended to implement and supplement State regulations and ensure that beekeepers maintain apiaries in a responsible manner as to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Norco. Food and Agricultural Code Section 29000 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations Title 3, Food and Agriculture, Article 3, establish regulations for apiaries that are enforced by the Director of the State Department of Agriculture, California Department of Pesticide Regulation and county agricultural commissioners. The State Legislature found in Food and Agricultural Code Section 29000 that a healthy and vibrant apiary industry is important to the economy and welfare of the people of the State of California and the protection of the industry is in the interest of the people of the State. This chapter shall be known as the City of Norco beekeeping and apiaries ordinance. 5.36.050 Permit-Application/inspection fee.ĥ.36.060 Conditions and requirements for operating an apiary in city.ĥ.36.070 Permit-Revocation or suspension.ĥ.36.080 Violation-Penalties.

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