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Bee Keeping Act 2019.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
The law regulates the keeping, breeding, and movement of honey bees (genus Apis) in the region. It defines key terms such as bee stands and breeding stations, and sets minimum distance requirements from neighboring properties and other bee stands. The law grants unrestricted rights for bee migration unless restricted by animal or plant health laws and imposes obligations on beekeepers, including labeling hives, maintaining water sources, and preventing robbing behavior among bees. Special provisions govern controlled breeding areas, with strict conditions and protected zones. The law empowers the Chamber of Agriculture to conduct inspections and provide guidance, outlines administrative penalties for violations, regulates personal data use for enforcement purposes, and includes transitional provisions for existing bee stands. The law consists of 14 Articles.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This law comes into force on 1 Feburary 2020.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
LGBl. Nr. 1/2020.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Tiroler Bienenwirtschaftsgesetz 2019.
Implemented by
Repeals