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Modoc County Beekeeping Regulations

Local beekeeping rules for Modoc County and 1 city: setback distances, hive limits, registration, and a link to each current municipal code.

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.

Modoc

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(18.86.040 - Minimum lot size) […]bees shall not be allowed in the RH zone. Bees defined as an Agricultural operation.

Last verified: 2020 — confirm at the source.
Check the current regulation → ⚠ 2020 link dead — search current regulation →

Alturas

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25 ft
from property line
4
hive limit

One apiary, consisting of four or fewer hives, is allowed by right in all zones. See municipal code for further regulations.

Code: 28.31.040 - Zoning and setback requirements (B)
Last verified: 2020 — confirm at the source.
Check the current regulation →
Compiled from public municipal codes, originally referenced by the California Master Beekeeper Program (2020) and re-presented for easier lookup. Verify every rule against the linked official code before keeping bees. Not legal advice.

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