Beekeeping regulations

Some states have no beekeeping laws at all. Others require registration, inspections, and exact setback distances. What the patchwork actually looks like across the US.

AFB spores survive 70+ years. There's no cure for infected comb. Most states require burning. It's the only bee disease that makes gear worthless overnight.

San Francisco has more hives per square mile than many rural counties. Cities offer what farms can't: diverse, season-long forage from parks and street trees.