HB 224 (Beekeeping Amendments)

Libertas Institute supports this bill.

Currently, Utah law prohibits beekeeping unless the person first registers with the state government and pays annual fees. Among other changes to the law, this bill would exempt beekeepers from this requirement who operate five or less colonies.

Libertas Institute supports this bill. This important resource in our state should be encouraged, and left to the free market—it should not be prohibited unless one first obtains the consent of the state.