Bessemer does not have a specific beekeeping ordinance. Alabama law (Ala. Code §2-14-1 et seq.) governs apiary registration through the Department of Agriculture. Urban beekeeping is subject to general nuisance standards.
Beekeeping in Bessemer is regulated by local ordinance. Alabama has an active beekeeping community supported by the Alabama Beekeepers Association and the State Apiarist program through Auburn University's Department of Entomology. Common local rules include: hive setbacks (10 to 25 ft from property lines), maximum number of hives (typically 2 to 4 in residential zones), flyway barriers, and water source requirements. Registration with the state apiary program is recommended for disease monitoring.
Ordinance violation: $50 to $200. Nuisance complaints may trigger additional restrictions.
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