Gulfport regulates beekeeping through local zoning and the Mississippi Bee and Honey Law under MS Code Ann. §69-39-1 et seq. Mississippi is generally permissive toward apiculture.
Gulfport addresses beekeeping through local zoning ordinances and state apiary laws. The Mississippi Bee and Honey Law (MS Code Ann. §69-39-1 et seq.) regulates beekeeping statewide and requires registration with the Mississippi Bureau of Plant Industry. Mississippi is generally supportive of beekeeping as agriculture. Local municipalities may set hive count limits (typically 2 to 4 in residential zones), setback requirements (10 to 25 feet from property lines), and flyway barriers (6-foot fence or hedge). Water sources must be provided on the property to prevent bees from visiting neighbors' pools. Mississippi's warm climate and long flowering season make it favorable for beekeeping. Africanized honey bee management may be referenced in local ordinances due to Southern climate concerns.
Unregistered hives: state inspection notice. Nuisance complaints: $50 to $200 fine. Hive removal may be ordered if setback or management requirements are not met.
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