This bill amends Section 80-6-114 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise regulations concerning hobbyist apiaries. The key changes include increasing the maximum number of hives a hobbyist can own from five to ten, and allowing applicants to register up to five hobbyist apiary sites instead of just one. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a family unit can have up to five hobbyist apiary site registrations, enhancing the opportunities for beekeeping within families.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that applicants must own and personally manage their bees and hives, replacing the previous language that required them to "must" do so with "shall." It also establishes that a certificate of registration for a hobbyist apiary site cannot be leased, assigned, or transferred, ensuring that only the registered hobbyist can exercise the rights associated with the registration. These amendments aim to promote hobbyist beekeeping while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 80-6-114
HB0624_1(1): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(2): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(3): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(4): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(5): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(6): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(7): 80-6-114
HB0624_1(8): 80-6-114
HB0624_1: 80-6-114
HB0624_2(1): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(2): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(3): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(4): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(5): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(6): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(7): 80-6-114
HB0624_2(8): 80-6-114
HB0624_2: 80-6-114
HB0624_X(1): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(10): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(11): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(12): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(13): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(14): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(15): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(16): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(2): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(3): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(4): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(5): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(6): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(7): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(8): 80-6-114
HB0624_X(9): 80-6-114
HB0624_X: 80-6-114