Register bees

[rogerdarbonne]

This is my first year with bees. I have 2 hives. I was told I should register my bees with the state for if someone got stung. That way I can't be sued. Don't know how true that is. I need to check into it. I want to register them with the state so I can get help if I have a problem with the bees .

[divemaster1963]

Check with local bee clubs. Here in GA. Not required to reg. Really no registry for hobbiest. Google you state Ag. Dept beekeeping requirements.


John

[Jim134]

Each and every state has different requirements at this time. It seems like a lot of states in New England are going to be moving the same way. Of course this will take a few years. Joint a local Bee Club or the State Association in my opinion they could help you a lot.


              BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)

[Jim134]

   Here are a few places that may be able to help you out.
  Tennessee
ANDERSON COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Clinton, TN
www.acbeekeepers.org

BEEKEEPERS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Franklin, TN
http://www.hivetool.com/bmt

BLOUNT COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Maryville, TN
http://blountbees.wordpress.com

CHEROKEE BKPRS ASSOC
Athens, TN
http://cherokeebeekeepers.blogspot.com/

CHETHAM COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Ashland City, TN
http://cheathambees.blogspot.com

CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY BEEKEEPING ASSOC
Clarksville, TN
http://www.cmcba.com

CLINCH VALLEY BEE CLUB
Treadway, TN
http://www.clinchvalleybeeclub.org

COLUMBIA AREA BKPRS
Spring Hill, TN
www.columbiaareabeekeepers.com

COOKEVILLE BKPRS
Cookeville, TN
http://cookevillebeekeepers.comDAVEY CROCKETT BKPRS ASSOC
Greeneville, TN
423-235-6577

HOUSTON-STEWART COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Erin, TN
www.houston-stewartcountybeekeepers.com

JACKSON AREA BKPRS ASSOC
Jackson, TN
http://www.jacksonareabees.com

MARSHALL COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Lewisburg, TN
http://www.marshallcountybeekeepers.org

MEMPHIS AREA BKPRS ASSOC
Memphis, TN
http://www.memphisareabeekeepers.com

NASHVILLE AREA BKPRS ASSOC
Nashville, TN
http://nashbee.org

OCOEE REGION BKPRS
Benton, TN
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ocoee...13762088689772

PUTNAM CO BKPRS ASSOC
Cookeville, Tennessee
www.cookevillebeekeepers.com

SAVANNAH AREA BKPRS ASSOC (SABA)
Savannah, Tennessee
https://www.facebook.com/savannahare...perassociation

SEVIER COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Sevierville, TN
http://sevierbees.org

TENNESSEE BKPRS ASSOC
www.tnbeekeepers.org
http://www.tnbeekeepers.org/list-of-...-in-tennessee/

TENNESSEE VALLEY BKPRS ASSOC
Chattanooga, TN
http://www.tennvalleybeekeepers.org/Pages/default.aspxWASHINGTON COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Gray, TN
www.wcbeekeepersassociation.com

WILSON COUNTY BKPRS ASSOC
Lebanon, TN
http://wilsoncountybeekeepers.org



         BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)

[GSF]

Jim, a few? (lol)

Roger, I've never heard of having to register them if someone got stung. In Alabama we're required to register them. One of the reasons is disease tracking - I suppose. I have over 30 hives, cost me $12, if I need it the state apiary person will come and do an inspection on my hives. Once the results are in they'll send me a report. So very much worth $12.

[BeeMaster2]

Here in FL, all hives are required to be registered. If you follow the States Best Methods and Practices it will help in case you are sued. No guarantees.
Jim

[Dallasbeek]

Here in FL, all hives are required to be registered. If you follow the States Best Methods and Practices it will help in case you are sued. No guarantees.
Jim

If somebody smells money, you can be sued -- no matter whether you follow "best practices" or not.  I carry a $1 million "umbrella policy" to be on the safe side (don't tell anybody).  Then the insurance company's lawyer has to defend me.  The other defense is to not have anything they can reach, I guess.
Dallasbeek (Gary Stone -- retired lawyer)

[BeeMaster2]

The problem with trying to get Bee insurance is that a lot of insurance co. will cancel your policy the minute they find out you have bees. Not a good thing when you live in a state like FL where it is very hard to get home insurance.
Jim

[divemaster1963]

Lucky here in GA.Jim. GA.insurance commissioner had added to beekeeping bill that your insurance can't be cancelled for having bees in hives on properties. But that hasn't stopped the from trying to cancel homeowners insurance when people ask about coverage when I do cutouts. They make as beeing infected home. They even tried to cancel one customer who is a lawyer say that honeybees were consider infestation same as rats and birds. She had to threaten lawsuit and report to commissioner to get them to cover it. They still easier her premium for filing a claim and stating that there was increased potential for lost due to future infestations.

John

Insurance is just a strong arm extorsion who don't want and will due anything legal or illegal to prevent payout of claims.  But they go after people who make end runs and use there on loop holes.

[Dallasbeek]

The problem with trying to get Bee insurance is that a lot of insurance co. will cancel your policy the minute they find out you have bees. Not a good thing when you live in a state like FL where it is very hard to get home insurance.
Jim

The problem in Florida is having all those hurricanes and stuff.  What's the highest point in Florida?  Build on the high ground and you're still under water when the rain comes and wind blows.  I have in-laws there and like to visit, but looked at moving there and thought about all the problems that go with paradise.

[BeeMaster2]

Dallas,
My farm is on one of the higher elevations and it is only about 110'. My house in town is only 34' above sea level and it is one of the highest points in this area.  If global warming was real I probably would have water front property.
Most people in FL are within 10 to 15 feet above sea level.
I often look at new homes that are being built around 5' above high tide.
Not for me.
Jim

[Dallasbeek]

I looked in the Fort Myers area and all they wanted to show was waterfront property -- same as on Texas Gulf Coast.  I guess they're saving land farther in for when the waterfront moves.

[divemaster1963]

And in Florida if you ain't above ground level you will possible be way below ground level if the ground gives way to sink hole. If your in house that sinks like the man how was in his bed when his home went they only listened for sound and never went down because it was way to dangerous. So after 4 days not hearing anything they presumed he was gone. They filled the hole with his body still down there. They estimated he could be 40 feet or more down because of the debris. They just pushed the rest of the house in and filled it with dirt and sand. Two years later and it's still settling they have added 5 feet of sand on top each year.


John

Sorry guys but six feet under good enough for me.

[Michael Bush]

> I guess they're saving land farther in for when the waterfront moves.

Yes, then you can sell the waterfront all over again...

[rogerdarbonne]

Thanks for all the input. I have been meeting with the local bee club in Lafayette, TN. I was told I don't have to register but it is a good idea.

[Dallasbeek]

Good to hear.  Sorry we hijacked your thread. Welcome to the forum.  Ask all the questions that come to mind.