106-645. Limitations on local government regulation of hives.
(a) Notwithstanding Article 6 of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes, no county shall adopt or continue in effect any ordinance or resolution that prohibits any person or entity from owning or possessing five or fewer hives.
(b) Notwithstanding Article 8 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, a city may adopt an ordinance to regulate hives in accordance with this subsection. The city shall comply with all of the following:
(1) Any ordinance shall permit up to five hives on a single parcel within the land use planning jurisdiction of the city.
(2) Any ordinance shall require that the hive be placed at ground level or securely attached to an anchor or stand. If the hive is securely attached to an anchor or stand, the city may permit the anchor or stand to be permanently attached to a roof surface.
(3) Any ordinance may include regulation of the placement of the hive on the parcel, including setbacks from the property line and from other hives.
(4) Any ordinance may require removal of the hive if the owner no longer maintains the hive or if removal is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(c) For purposes of this section, the term "hive" has the same definition as in G.S. 106-635(15). (2015-246, s. 8.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 55 - North Carolina Bee and Honey Act of 1977.
§ 106-634 - Declaration of policy.
§ 106-636 - Powers and duties of Commissioner generally.
§ 106-637 - Authority of Board to accept gifts, enter contracts, etc.
§ 106-638 - Authority of Board to adopt regulations, standards, etc.
§ 106-639 - Regulations for control and prevention of diseases and disorders.
§ 106-639.1 - Permit to sell bees.
§ 106-640 - Authority of Commissioner to protect industry from diseases and disorders, etc.
§ 106-641 - Giving false information to Commissioner; hives; certificates, permits, etc.
§ 106-642 - Emergency action by Commissioner.
§ 106-643 - Designation of persons to administer Article; inspections, etc.
§ 106-645 - Limitations on local government regulation of hives.