D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1521

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 19-1521 - URBAN APICULTURE: COLONY REGISTRATION

1521.1

All colonies shall be registered within thirty (30) days of establishment of a colony.

1521.2

To register a colony, the beekeeper shall provide the Department with the following information:

(a) The beekeeper's name, street address, phone number, and e-mail address;

(b) The name, phone number, e-mail address, and address of the owner or manager of the property where the apiary is located;

(c) Written permission from the property owner or property manager to establish a colony on a multi-unit building or property, if the beekeeper is not the owner of the property where the colony is to be kept;

(d) The apiary location, including a street address and global positioning system coordinates;

(e) A photo of the apiary in its entirety;

(f) An emergency contact name and phone number; and

(g) Documentation that the conditions of Section 1525 of this chapter (Apiary Density and Distance) have been met.

1521.3

By registering a colony, the beekeeper is agreeing to provide access for the inspection of the apiary by the Department.

1521.4

A beekeeper registering a colony of bees pursuant to this section shall agree to defend and indemnify and hold harmless the District against any and all claims arising out of the keeping of bees and any other activities related to any permit or registration pursuant to this section.

1521.5

A beekeeper shall notify the Department within ten (10) business days of any changes to the information in the colony registration.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1521

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 11540 (8/21/2015)