Unincorporated Jefferson County does not have a specific beekeeping ordinance. Alabama law (Ala. Code §2-14-1 et seq.) governs apiary registration through the Department of Agriculture. Rural areas of the county are generally suitable for beekeeping.
Beekeeping in Jefferson County 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.
Jefferson County, AL
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