Rogers, AR Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)

No City of Rogers ordinance specifically regulating honeybees appears in the city's published animal materials, so beekeeping in Rogers is governed mainly by Arkansas state apiary law administered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Under state requirements, all apiaries - the locations where bees are kept - must be registered with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Apiary Section. Beekeepers must complete the Bee Yard Registration application within ten days after coming into ownership or possession of bees, or before moving bees into Arkansas from out of state. Registration is submitted to the Apiary Section by email or by mail to P.O. Box 1069, Little Rock, AR 72203. Because there is no fetched Rogers-specific hive-placement, colony-count, or setback ordinance, beekeepers should still keep hives in a way that does not create a nuisance - bees that swarm, sting neighbors, or otherwise disturb adjoining property could be addressed under general nuisance authority. Beekeepers in the Rogers area can also connect with the Benton County Beekeepers Association for local guidance. Always confirm with the Rogers Planning or Animal Services departments before placing hives, in case zoning rules apply to your specific property.