No county, municipality, consolidated government, or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt or continue in effect any ordinance or resolution prohibiting the establishment or maintenance of honeybees in hives, provided that such establishment or maintenance is in compliance with this chapter. This section shall not be construed to restrict or otherwise limit the zoning authority of county or municipal governments; provided, however, that a honeybee hive being maintained at a location in compliance with applicable zoning requirements on June 10, 2011, shall not be adversely affected and may be maintained at the same location notwithstanding any subsequent zoning changes.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 15 - Tennessee Apiary Act of 1995
§ 44-15-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 44-15-104. Cooperative Agreements
§ 44-15-107. Inspection Program
§ 44-15-112. Used Beekeeping Equipment
§ 44-15-115. Disposition of Funds
§ 44-15-116. Experimental Apiaries
§ 44-15-117. Disposition of Confiscated Bees and Beehives
§ 44-15-118. Preventive Measures
§ 44-15-119. Unlawful Activities