What is required when moving an apiary within the same county?

When moving an apiary within the same county, it is not required to report the move to any regulatory agency or entity. This practice is generally permissible as long as it adheres to local ordinances and regulations regarding the placement and management of beehives.

While there may be requirements for reporting moves that involve crossing county lines or for specific situations such as when dealing with certain pests or diseases, for a move within the same county, there are typically no additional bureaucratic requirements. This allows beekeepers the flexibility to manage their hives without the overhead of formal reporting, thus enabling them to respond more readily to environmental conditions or site availability.

In contrast, reporting to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) or local County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC) is usually necessary for more significant actions, like relocating an apiary to a different jurisdiction or when there are specific pest concerns. Reporting to BeeWhere may be needed for tracking purposes in other circumstances but is not necessary when simply moving hives within the same county.