Harrison County 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.
Harrison County 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.
Harrison County, MS
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Harrison County, MS
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Harrison County, MS
Harrison County permits residential rainwater harvesting without restriction. Mississippi has no state law limiting rainwater collection, and the county enco...
Harrison County, MS
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Harrison County, MS
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Harrison County, MS
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