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Permit to Keep Bees - Western Australia

Description

You may need a permit to keep bees or bee hives on your land. Contact council to determine any conditions or restrictions that may apply.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to keep bees, you must be registered as a beekeeper under state legislation. You must also comply with any conditions set by the Council for the granting of this permit. These conditions may include:

  • the provision of a sufficient water supply on the land
  • keeping the bees a specified distance away from the boundary of your land
  • constructing a barrier to keep bees from flying low over adjacent land
  • the number of bee hives allowed on your land.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Registration as a Beekeeper

Duration

As specified

Act(s) name

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 Western Australia

Administering agency

Your local council

Contact details

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