Anne Arundel County allows beekeeping in agricultural and some residential zones. Maryland Dept of Agriculture hive registration required. Article 18-4-104 governs animal keeping with county zoning. No specific hive number cap in county code.
Beekeeping in Anne Arundel County is governed by Article 18-4-104 of the county code, which regulates animal keeping on private property. Maryland Department of Agriculture requires all beekeepers to register their hives. In residential zones, beekeeping is generally permitted as an agricultural accessory use, subject to setback guidelines from property lines and neighboring dwellings (typically 8–10 feet from property lines). HOA communities may prohibit beekeeping in their covenants. The county's Chesapeake Bay environmental programs are broadly supportive of pollinator-friendly practices including beekeeping.
Unregistered hives: MDA enforcement. Nuisance bee swarms: abatement order.
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