§ 10-252. Marking hives; presumption of beekeeping.

(a)

In apiaries, the beekeeper shall conspicuously post a legible sign setting forth his name and telephone number. In addition, the beekeeper's registration yard marker, provided by the State Department of Agriculture and Forestry, shall be posted on a sign within the apiary or on the top or side of a prominent and visible hive structure. It is a defense against prosecution under this subsection that a colony is kept upon the same tract upon which the owner resides.

(b)

Unless marked in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, it shall be presumed for purposes of this division that the beekeeper is the person who owns or otherwise has the present right of possession and control of the tract upon which hives are situated. The presumption may be rebutted by a written agreement authorizing another person to maintain the colonies upon the tract, setting forth the name, address and telephone number of the other person who is acting as the beekeeper.

(Ord. No. O-142-2017, § 3, 8-8-2017)