BEEKEEPING LAWS
Disclaimer: Individuals are encouraged to contact their local governments for the most current laws.
Cities
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Tacoma Municipal Code
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Federal Way
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Edgewood
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Lakewood
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Auburn
State and County
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Pierce County Charter and Code
Cross reference: Chapter 8.08 PCC
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8.94.010 - Policy and Purpose.
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8.94.020 - Definitions.
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8.94.030 - Beekeeping – Maintenance of Colonies.
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8.94.040 - Hive Placement Requirements.
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8.94.050 - Nuisance Declared.
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8.94.060 - Enforcement and Entry – Right of Entry for Inspection.
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8.94.070 - Violation – Penalty.
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8.94.080 - Severability.​
- For more information, please visit the Pierce County Charter and Code website.
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Tacoma Municipal Code
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5.24.010 Beekeeping – Maintenance of colonies – Nuisances designated.
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5.24.020 Enforcement and entry – Right of entry for inspection.
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5.24.030 Violation – Penalty.
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For more information, please visit the Tacoma Municipal Code website.​
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WA State Legislature
Cross reference: Chapter 15.60 RCW,
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RCW 15.60 – Apiaries
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RCW 15.62: Honey bee commission
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WAC 16-600 – Honey
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WAC 16-602 – Apiaries
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For more information, please visit the WA State Legislature website.
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