Lakewood does not appear to have a specific beekeeping ordinance. NJ state law requires registration of hives with the State Apiarist under N.J.S.A. 4:6-9 et seq. Beekeepers must verify compliance with their zoning district.
Lakewood's municipal code does not contain a specific beekeeping ordinance. At the state level, beekeepers must register hives with the NJ State Apiarist under N.J.S.A. 4:6-9 et seq. Hives must be maintained in movable frame configuration and inspected annually for disease. Residential beekeepers should verify that their zoning district permits the activity and comply with any applicable setback or enclosure requirements. The Right to Farm Act may provide protections for agricultural operations.
Failure to register with the State Apiarist may result in state enforcement. Local nuisance complaints handled under general code provisions.
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