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Beekeepers and registration - NSW Apiaries Act 1985

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Primefact Number: 193    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Aug 2006

If you keep one or more hives of honey bees in NSW you are required to be registered as a beekeeper with NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) even if you are registered in another state or territory.

This Primefact outlines the requirements and procedures for registration.

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