HCC §4-5-2

What this beekeeping law covers

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This section says the article sets standard beekeeping practices for areas in the county that allow beehives. It also says the article does not override any state or federal laws. It is just an introduction to the rules.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Scope

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

This article establishes generally accepted apiary management practices for beekeeping within zoning districts in the County that permit apiaries. Nothing in this article is intended to conflict with any State or Federal law. (2024, ord 24-65, sec 3.)4-5-2

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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