Change provisions of the Nebraska Apiary Act and create the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board

LB 540 creates the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board to address beekeeping concerns and establishes a University of Nebraska educator position. The board, composed of beekeepers (including hobbyists, sideliners, and commercial beekeepers), will identify research gaps, recommend policies for bee health, and advise the legislature on protecting bee populations. It requires the University of Nebraska to create a full-time apiculture educator role focused on supporting all beekeeping types. The bill also updates definitions in the Apiary Act and repeals outdated sections to harmonize existing laws.