As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Apiary” and “apiary property” includes bees, honey, beeswax, bee comb, hives, frames and other equipment, appliances and material used in connection with an apiary. (2) “Appliances” means any implement or device used in the manipulating of bees or their brood or hives, which may be used in […]
The State Department of Agriculture is authorized to appoint a Chief Apiary Inspector and such deputy apiary inspectors as may be necessary to conduct service work requested by the apiary industry. The administration of the program shall be under the direction and control of the Director of Agriculture. The apiary industry shall pay service fees […]
(1) The Oregon State University Extension Service, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture and beekeeping organizations, shall establish by written policy best practices for beekeeping within residential areas. (2) The policy set forth under subsection (1) of this section shall include recommendations to address: (a) The application of local nuisance ordinances to manage […]
A local government may: (1) Adopt ordinances consistent with the best practices described in ORS 602.035; and (2) Charge a reasonable fee for registering hives in residential areas. The fee that a local government charges for registering hives in residential areas may not exceed the amount charged under State Department of Agriculture rules for the […]
(1) Every person who owns or is in charge of five or more colonies of bees located within this state, shall cause the colonies to be registered with the State Department of Agriculture. (2) Application for registration shall be made on a form furnished by the department. The registration shall cover each colony of bees […]
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the State Department of Agriculture shall deposit all fees paid to it under this chapter into the Department of Agriculture Service Fund. Such fees are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of administering and enforcing this chapter, including release and publication of information […]
In order to prevent and control apiary diseases, the State Department of Agriculture: (1) May designate diseases and conditions which threaten the honey bee population in this state. (2) May establish by rule treatment programs designed to eradicate or control the disease or condition. (3) May establish rules regulating commercial facilities which render diseased wax. […]
Subject to ORS 153.022, violation of any of the provisions of ORS 602.090 or 602.190, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, is a Class B misdemeanor. [Amended by 1993 c.350 §5; 1999 c.1051 §320; 2011 c.597 §245]
