Florida Requirements for Maintaining European Honey Bee Colonies Beekeeper Compliance Agreement

The mobile form includes fields to document items such as name and mailing address, apiary location, regulated articles, captures authorized signature and date signed. Once the mobile app is filled out a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your beekeeping records. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form. Signature of this document indicates adherence to the following requirements and establishes compliance with Chapter 586, Florida Statutes. Beekeepers keeping bees in areas that are not classified as agricultural pursuant to Section 193.461, Florida Statutes, must adhere to these guidelines. The guidelines are recommended, but not required for beekeepers keeping bees in areas classified as agricultural pursuant to section 193.461, Florida Statutes. The colony density limits in areas not classified as agricultural pursuant to Section 193.461, Florida Statutes, below, minimize potential conflict between people and honey bees and beekeepers following the BMRs outlined in this document. The honey bee colony requirements /densities may not be exceeded except under a special permit issued by the Director of the Division of Plant Industry in accordance with the requirements of Rule 5B-54.0105(3), F.A.C.