Orland Park, IL Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- Local Ordinance
- None specific found
- State Law
- 510 ILCS 20/
- Registration
- Free, required
- Contact
- 708-403-5300
Summary
Orland Park does not have a specific beekeeping ordinance. State law requires registration with the Illinois Department of Agriculture under the Bees and Apiaries Act.
Every person keeping one or more colonies of bees shall register with the Department annually. (b) Every person keeping one or more colonies of bees may be required to post his or her registration number in a prominent place within each apiary under his or her control. (Source: P.A. 88-138.) (510 ILCS 20/2-1) Sec. 2-1. Nuisances. All bees, colonies, or items of bee equipment, where bee diseases, bee parasites or exotic strains of bees exist; or hives that cannot be readily inspected; or colonies that are not registered, are declared to be nuisances to be regulated as prescribed by the Department.
Full Breakdown
The Village of Orland Park does not appear to have a specific local beekeeping ordinance. At the state level, the Illinois Bees and Apiaries Act (510 ILCS 20/1 et seq.) requires all beekeepers to register their colonies with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at no cost. Registration certificates remain valid unless cancelled. The Department conducts inspections and may quarantine or destroy colonies affected by disease. Residents interested in beekeeping should contact the Village's Development Services or Code Enforcement department at 708-403-5300 to verify whether local restrictions apply, as neighboring communities vary in their approach to beekeeping regulation.
Violations & Fines
Failure to register with the state may result in penalties. Local nuisance complaints could apply if bees cause disturbances.
Frequently Asked Questions
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