Rules and Regulations
Session 1
Governing Rules and Regulations for Victoria
Beekeeping Rules and Regulations
When getting started as a beekeeper you need to be familiar with the rules, regulations and obligations associated with beekeeping. Responsible beekeeping is not simply a matter of hosting bee colonies in hives and putting them in your backyard.
If you want to keep one or more hives of bees in Victoria you must:
1. Register as a beekeeper with the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR). Registration must be renewed every 24 months.
2. Comply with the Apiary Code of Practice, May 2011 by the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development(DPCD)
3. Comply with the regulations defined in a set of Agriculture Notes, especially AG1100 by Agriculture Victoria
The Agriculture Victoria website holds information about beekeeping and provides links to a number of important documents, among them the following "Agriculture Notes":
The Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 and Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2006 provide the legal basis for monitoring and control of diseases of animals and bees in Victoria. These notes explain the sections of the Act that apply to beekeeping.
This Agriculture Note provides information for people considering beekeeping as a hobby.
This note discusses some of the more common occupational health and safety issues affecting beekeepers.
For more information please explore the Agriculture Victoria website.
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