>What are the fees for bees in other states and countries, and
>what services are provided for said fees?
Ohio - $5/apiary/year.
I am not certain where/how this fee is disbursed, but like to think the funds support the ODA apiary program (http://www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/plant/apiary/apiary.aspx). I am not aware of any real 'services' provided directly to beekeepers. They used to have a couple of state inspectors who hands-on assisted county inspectors, but now seem to have assumed more of a reporting/coordinating role. Inspectors, in counties that have them, are typically funded by the county commissioners.
Dan O'Callaghan
Irish Hill Farm
Xenia, OH
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