Beekeeping: Somerset vs Taunton
How do beekeeping rules compare between Somerset, MA and Taunton, MA?
Somerset and Taunton have similar restriction levels.
Somerset, MA
Bristol County
Beekeeping in Bristol County is regulated at the municipal level through town Boards of Health under MGL Ch. 111. State regulations under 330 CMR 8.00 govern apiaries statewide. Individual towns may require permits for beekeeping.
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Bristol County
Taunton's Board of Health regulates animal and bird keeping under Domestic Animal and Bird Regulations adopted per MGL Ch. 111 §31 and §122. Beekeeping is subject to Board of Health approval and state regulations under 330 CMR 8.00.
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| Fact | Somerset | Taunton |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Town Boards of Health | Board of Health — MGL Ch. 111 §31/§122 |
| State Law | 330 CMR 8.00 (apiaries) | 330 CMR 8.00 (apiaries) |
| Local Permits | May be required by town | - |
| State Authority | MGL Ch. 111 §31 | - |
| Regulation | - | Domestic Animal and Bird Regulations |
| Contact | - | Taunton Board of Health |
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Somerset FAQ
Can I keep bees in my backyard in Bristol County?
Beekeeping in Bristol County is regulated at the municipal level through town Boards of Health under MGL Ch. 111. State regulations under 330 CMR 8.00 govern apiaries statewide. Individual towns may require permits for beekeeping.
What are the beekeeping regulations in Bristol County?
Authority: Town Boards of Health. State Law: 330 CMR 8.00 (apiaries). Local Permits: May be required by town. State Authority: MGL Ch. 111 §31.
Taunton FAQ
Can I keep bees in my backyard in Taunton?
Taunton's Board of Health regulates animal and bird keeping under Domestic Animal and Bird Regulations adopted per MGL Ch. 111 §31 and §122. Beekeeping is subject to Board of Health approval and state regulations under 330 CMR 8.00.
What are the beekeeping regulations in Taunton?
Authority: Board of Health — MGL Ch. 111 §31/§122. Regulation: Domestic Animal and Bird Regulations. State Law: 330 CMR 8.00 (apiaries). Contact: Taunton Board of Health.
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