Title: Apiary Certificate of Inspection
Alternate Title:
Description: An apiary is a place where hives of honey bees are kept. Honey bee colonies or used equipment is inspected for diseases before interstate shipment. Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Subject: Apiaries
Creation Date: 6/29/2020 2:10:46 PM
Modification Date: 8/9/2024 8:58:34 AM
Agency Name: Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Description:
The mission of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is to enhance all Minnesotans’ quality of life by equitably ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength and resilience of our agricultural economy.
Agency Phone: 651-201-6000
800-967-2474
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/
Agency Address:
625 N. Robert Street
St. Paul
MN
55155
Division Name: Plant Protection Division
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-201-6095
Division Fax: Division URL:
Audience: Hold
Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Honey bee colonies or used equipment is inspected for diseases before interstate shipment.
Rules:
Statutes: 17.445
Forms:
Application for Apiary Inspection
The form is available at Licenses & Inspections Locator
Fees:
$50 per hour for the inspection, along with mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate. Includes driving time to and from the inspection location and time spent conducting the inspection.
There is a $25 fee per certificate.
Period of Issuance:
Variable, as requested. Inspection and certification must be requested by beekeeper.
Length of Determination:
Other Info:
Activity: Bees
Apiaries
License Detail URL:
Apiary Program Information
Online Licensing System -License Lookup
Online Licensing & Payment Options

