At 07:01 PM 2/2/2004, you wrote:
>Are all hives in the US registered or does that differ from state to
>state? What is the purpose of registering a hive? What happens if I harbor
>an unregistered hive?

It does vary state to state.  In Ohio you register each apiary.  It's done
though the department of agriculture and the cost is $5 per apiary per year
regardless of how many hives you may have at that apiary.

They have a website and even have the registration form online now.  See:
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/pubs/divs/plnt/curr/ap/plnt-ap-index.stm
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/pubs/divs/plnt/frms/ap/4201-002.stm


Depending on what county you are in you may have a county bee inspector who
will inspect your hive for disease. (of course only if registered) It can
be a good tool for especially for new beekeepers.  Unfortunately since it
is up to each county to hire an inspector, some have decided to cut it from
their budget.  And while there are two state inspectors, they don't really
have the time to inspect every hive in all those counties in addition to
their normal duties.

Failure to register appears to be a fourth degree misdemeanor by the Ohio
revised code.

-Tim

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