§ 29002 Beekeeping Equipment Definition

• •An apiary is not just bees, but also includes their hives, combs, and any tools or equipment used with them.
• •It doesn’t matter where the bees or their stuff are—whether in a field, a backyard, or even inside a building—it’s still called an apiary.
• •This rule was updated in 1987 to make it clear what counts as an apiary.

You have a few beehives in your backyard, along with some tools to take care of the bees.

Under this law, your backyard setup with the bees, hives, and tools is called an apiary. Even if you move the hives to a different place, it’s still an apiary.