Bee keeping license?

[Horns Pure Honey]

Hi everyone, I know all I need to start my keep bees although I know I wont learn near as much in a book than in the real deal. I was told tonight that I needed a license to keep bees, is this true? I didnt think it was becuase you can purchase bee equipment all around Illinois. Thanks for your info, bye

[Jerrymac]

Never heard of it.

[BigRog]

Think you can get a definitetive answer here

Supervisor, Apiary Inspection
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State Fairgrounds
Post Office Box 19281
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9281
Phone: +1 (217) 782-4944
Fax: +1 (217) 524-7702
E-mail: (data not present)
Website: (data not present)

[Horns Pure Honey]

Thanks bigrob, I will try that right away, bye

[beemaster]

I don't know about any local laws, but some areas require a PERMIT not a license (the difference being a license usually requires a test) just as you would need in many places to keep dogs or cats or in some areas, wildlife.

I'd suggest looking up the phone number for a local county or state agrucultural center, townhall or licensing departments in your area. Someone would have a real answer.

I have heard of some permits which come with posting signs that announce LIVE HONEYBEES in large letters to be placed on the property where the hives are kept - possibly that is what is meant?

Best wishes and learn all you can about honeybees, we all learn something new here every day!

[Anonymous]

Utah passed a Bee Inspection Act in 1979 and requires an annual "license". It costs $10 per annum.
You can see a .pdf of the application here:

http://www.ag.utah.gov/licenses/1201a.pdf

Then they list the licensed beekeepers here:

http://www.ag.utah.gov/licenses/Current/Licensed%20As%20A%20Beekeeper.shtml

Pretty helpful to have that list.