Tex. Occ. Code § 1951.056

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 1951.056 - Beekeepers

(a) Except as provided by Sections 1951.212 and 1951.457(c), this chapter does not apply to a person acting as a beekeeper, as defined by Section 131.001, Agriculture Code, who:

(1) is registered with the chief apiary inspector as provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 131, Agriculture Code;

(2) does not use pesticides or electrical devices other than conventional bee smokers or equipment as defined by Section 131.001, Agriculture Code; and

(3) collects, removes, or destroys honey bees.

(b) A person described by Subsection (a) is not considered to be engaged in the business of structural pest control.

Tex. Occ. Code § 1951.056

Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890, Sec. 1.05, eff. 9/1/2007.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2003.