To be considered domesticated,


We had a fairly lively discussion on this some time ago. But the question is
livestock.

What is interesting about this is if bees are considered livestock, that
implies some control over the livestock by the owner. My guess is that if
bees were classified as such, the beekeeper would be libel for every person
stung by their bees.

So I would not be too anxious about showing how "domesticated" our bees are.
The law is currently on our side.

"The common law recognizes two general classes of animals -- wild and
domestic. Animals such as farm livestock that are ordinarily harmless to
people are classified as domestic animals. Ownership of domestic animals
carries certain legal liabilities."

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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