Beekeeping legal countywide under NY Agriculture and Markets Law Article 15. Hives must be registered with NY State Apiary Inspector. Rural Rensselaer County towns permissive; Troy allows hives on lots over 5,000 sq ft with setbacks.
State registration free via AGM Division of Plant Industry. Troy requires 10-foot setback from property lines and water source within 15 feet of hive. Rural towns like Berlin, Grafton, Stephentown have no hive limits. Contact Rensselaer County at (518) 270-2900 for enforcement. This beekeeping rule under Rensselaer County's animals ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Rensselaer County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Rensselaer County code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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