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California Beekeeping Regulations

Find the beekeeping rules for any California county or city — hive limits, setback distances, registration, and a link to each municipal code. Covering 58 counties and 507 jurisdictions.

Read this first. This is a convenience summary compiled from public municipal codes as of 2020. Rules change — this is not legal advice. Always confirm with your city or county and the official code before keeping bees.
Statewide, California requires apiary registration with your county agricultural commissioner (register at BeeWhere: https://beewhere.calagpermits.org/). Local city/county rules below are in addition to state law.
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Compiled from public municipal codes, originally referenced by the California Master Beekeeper Program (2020). Re-presented for easier lookup. Verify against the linked official code. Not legal advice.