In Maine it depends on how many hives you have. Look at the fees here
http://maine.gov/agriculture/pi/apiary/documents/apiaryapplic-10.pdf

The lowest fee it $2.00 and I do not know how the state can afford that by
the time all the paper work is done and they mail back a registration they
have spent well over two dollars for paper, mailing and office help.

We have a great state apiarist, Tony Jadczak. I do not mind registering my
hives. Registering can give you some protection, spraying for brown-tailed
moths, AFB, it is nice to know that I can be notified if things like this
occur or are going to occur near my apiaries. Also when I want inspection
certificates I can get them.

Karen T-K

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