Restrict the location of commercial apiaries

HB 911 restricts where commercial beekeepers can place their hives by requiring them to register with the state agriculture director and adhere to specific location rules. The bill mandates that new commercial apiaries must be at least three miles away from any other registered commercial apiary, unless the new keeper obtains permission from the existing owner or meets other narrow exceptions like using the bees for crop pollination. This legislation directly affects businesses that raise bees for honey production or other commercial uses, while exempting those who keep bees solely for personal enjoyment or agricultural support. By enforcing these distance requirements and registration procedures, the law aims to organize beekeeping operations within the state without advocating for or against the industry's growth.