Hawaii SB765 regulates beekeeping, establishes an apiary program, and limits liability for registered beekeepers.
Hawaii SB765 amends beekeeping regulations, requiring beekeepers to register with the Department of Agriculture. The bill establishes an apiary program, including positions for an apiary specialist, planner, and technicians. It mandates industry standards and best management practices for beekeepers, such as maintaining hive distance from property lines and ensuring hives are protected from bright lights at night. The bill also limits liability for registered beekeepers who adhere to these standards, except in cases of gross negligence.
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