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Animal Ordinances in Huntersville, NC (2026)

1 verified animal ordinances for Huntersville, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Beekeeping

Backyard beekeeping is allowed in Huntersville under the UDO with setbacks of 10 feet from property lines. North Carolina Department of Agriculture registration is recommended but not required for small hobbyist apiaries.

Animals: Beekeeping

Few Restrictions

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 106-639.1 — Permit to sell bees (Bee and Honey Act of 1977)

§ 106-639.1. Permit to sell bees. Prior to selling bees in North Carolina, a person shall obtain a permit from the Commissioner. Application for the permit shall be made on a form provided by the Commissioner, and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). The Commissioner may deny, suspend, or revoke a permit for any violation of this Article or rules adopted ...