RIGL 4-12 requires all apiaries in Rhode Island to be registered annually with the RIDEM Director by March 1. Movement permits are required under RIGL 4-12-8 for transporting hives. RIDEM is authorized to inspect apiaries (RIGL 4-12-4). The Beekeeping Advisory Board (RIGL 4-12-16) advises on state policy. These requirements apply throughout Providence County. Individual municipalities may impose additional setback or hive count restrictions.
Providence County regulates residential beekeeping through zoning ordinances. Where permitted, hive counts are typically limited (2 to 4 for standard residential lots). Hives must meet setback requirements from property lines and public areas. Flyway barriers may be required to direct bee flight paths upward. RI Gen Laws §4-14 requires all beekeepers to register with the RI DEM Division of Agriculture for disease inspection. RI climate supports productive beekeeping April through October.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: mediation then fines. State registration violation: RI DEM enforcement.
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