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LC 2413

Revise agriculture laws related to beehives

2025 Regular Session

Updates beekeeping laws to modernize hive regulation, strengthen pollinator protection, disease surveillance, and compliance for beekeepers and pollination-dependent farms.

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Bill Summary · LC 2413

LC 2413 — Revise agriculture laws related to beehives

Overview

LC 2413 is a proposed bill intended to revise the state’s agriculture laws as they pertain to beehives and beekeeping. The bill was introduced on December 8, 2024 and is currently in the draft stage, with status noted as “Draft Ready for Delivery.” The initiative sits within Agriculture, with relevance to Livestock and Taxation—Agriculture/Livestock.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary stated aim is to revise or update existing agricultural statutes related to beehives.
  • The exact statutory changes are not provided in the available materials, but the goal typically includes modernization of regulatory requirements, alignment with current beekeeping practices, and enhancements to pollinator protection and disease surveillance.

Key Provisions (subject to final text)

  • Specific provisions are not included in the provided materials. Based on the bill’s subject, potential areas commonly addressed in beehive-related legislation could include:
    • Beehive registration and recordkeeping for apiary owners
    • Standards for placement, relocation, and movement of hives
    • Health and disease reporting, surveillance, and coordinating with agricultural authorities
    • Pesticide exposure controls and pollinator protection measures
    • Inspection authority and enforcement provisions
    • Definitions clarifying terms related to beehives, apiaries, and related equipment
    • Fees, funding mechanisms, or budgetary implications
  • Important: The actual text of LC 2413 would specify the exact provisions, responsibilities, penalties, and any transition rules.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Beekeepers and apiary operators (commercial and hobbyist)
  • Agricultural producers reliant on pollination (fruit, vegetable, and nut crops)
  • State or regional department or agency responsible for agriculture and/or apiary regulation
  • Beekeeping associations and extension services
  • Potential impacts include changes in compliance requirements, reporting duties, and possible changes to costs or operational practices for beekeepers

Implementation and Timeline

  • Introduced: December 8, 2024
  • Legislative actions timeline (highlights):
    • 2024-12-08 to 2024-12-09: Draft On Hold
    • 2024-12-09 to 2025-02-14: Draft phases (Hold, Legal Review, Edit, Input/Proofing)
    • 2025-02-14: Draft Taken Off Hold; Draft in Legal Review; Draft in Edit
    • 2025-02-14 to 2025-02-18: Draft Taken Off Hold; Draft Ready for Delivery
    • 2025-02-17: Draft in Input/Proofing
    • 2025-02-18: Draft in Final Drafter Review; Draft in Assembly; Draft Ready for Delivery
  • These steps indicate a progressing status toward formal introduction or passage, with multiple review and editing stages typical of bill finalization.

Next Steps / What to Watch For

  • Availability of the bill’s full text to confirm exact provisions and amendments.
  • Committee hearings, fiscal impact statements, and stakeholder input.
  • Any amendments in the Assembly or Senate (or equivalent body) and final enacted language.
  • Implementation timelines if enacted (effective dates, phased compliance, funding appropriations).

Note: The summary above reflects the information provided. The actual substantive provisions will be clear only once the bill text is released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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