Beekeeping is broadly permitted in Fresno County's agricultural and rural zones with apiary registration under CA Food & Ag Code §29040. Commercial beekeepers must register with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner annually.
Per CA Food & Ag Code §29040, apiary owners must register each January with the county agricultural commissioner. Fresno County is a major bee-pollination hub for Central Valley almond, stone fruit, and citrus growers. Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner oversees hive registration, identification, and theft prevention. Residential-zone beekeeping may require conformance to setback and hive-count limits in residential-rural (RR) zones.
Failure to register with Ag Commissioner: civil penalty up to $1,000 under state law. Unregistered apiaries ineligible for theft/loss recovery.
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