Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 6.22 Insect Control Measures

A. All premises shall be cleaned, and effective insecticides applied, as often as necessary to prevent the harboring of fleas, flies, roaches, stinging insects, venomous arachnids, and other insects that may be a danger to the public health. Stinging insects include, but are not limited to Africanized honeybees; and

B. It shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to maintain or permit a beehive, nest or swarm to exist that may pose a danger to the public health and safety. This includes a managed hive that has become Africanized. All beekeeping operations shall be registered with the Los Angeles County Department of the Agricultural Commissioner or designated agency; and

C. The prohibition regarding maintenance of beehives, nests or swarms shall not restrict the activities of a professional beekeeper if not in violation of the provisions of this Chapter or other City ordinances. For purposes of this Subsection, the term "professional beekeeper" shall mean a person who holds a current registration as a beekeeper with the Los Angeles County Department of the Agricultural Commissioner or designated agency.

(Ord. C-7666 § 1, 1999)