Oklahoma state law (2 O.S. §2-3-125) prohibits municipalities from banning beekeeping. Oklahoma City cannot ban beehives but may regulate placement through zoning. ODAFF apiary registration required. HOAs may have additional restrictions.
Oklahoma City may regulate residential beekeeping through zoning and nuisance ordinances. Where allowed, hive counts are typically limited. Hives must meet setback requirements. Flyway barriers may be required. Water source must be provided. The Oklahoma Bee and Apiary Act (2 O.S. §3-61 et seq.) requires apiary registration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. Africanized honey bee concerns in southern Oklahoma.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: fines. Unregistered apiary: state-level penalty.
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