Beekeeping in Coral Springs is governed by Florida Statute 586 which preempts local regulation of managed bee colonies. The state requires registration with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Local nuisance ordinances may still apply if bees cause public safety concerns.
Florida Statute 586 (Florida Apiary Inspection Act) governs beekeeping statewide and preempts most local restrictions on managed honey bee colonies. Beekeepers in Coral Springs must register their hives with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Hives must be maintained in movable-frame equipment and inspected by FDACS apiary inspectors. While Coral Springs does not have a specific beekeeping ordinance, general nuisance provisions under the Code of Ordinances may apply if bee colonies create a public health or safety concern. The state requires that colonies be managed to minimize swarming and reduce conflicts with neighbors. Africanized bee colonies must be requeened with European stock upon identification.
Unregistered hives violate state law and may be subject to FDACS enforcement action. Local nuisance complaints may result in code compliance action with civil penalties up to $500. Neglected colonies creating a public hazard may be ordered removed.
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