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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 1Art. 14§ 29204 Apiary Infestation Abatement Duty

§ 29204 Apiary Infestation Abatement Duty

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 29204 Apiary Infestation Abatement Duty

Key Takeaways

  • •If bees or their hives get sick or have pests, it’s a problem for everyone.
  • •The person who owns or takes care of the bees must fix the problem right away.
  • •They have to follow the rules to get rid of the sickness or pests.

Example

You have beehives in your backyard, and you notice some of the bees are sick or have bugs hurting them.

You have to act fast to fix the problem, like getting medicine for the bees or removing the sick hives, so the sickness doesn’t spread to other bees nearby.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 29204 Apiary Infestation Abatement Duty

Every infested apiary is a public nuisance. The owner, broker, or person in charge or possession of any apiary, upon finding an infestation to be present, or upon receiving notice an infestation exists in the apiary, shall abate the infestation without undue delay, pursuant to the requirements of law. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 683, Sec. 19. (AB 719) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

infested apiarypublic nuisanceabate the infestationwithout undue delay

Related Statutes

  • § 29205 Apiary Infestation Notice Service
  • § 27661 Egg Handler Brand Registration
  • § 27662 Egg Container Branding Requirements
  • § 27663 Egg Container Return Requirement
  • § 27664 Egg Container Exchange Licensing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29204.
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