§ 6:669. Marking hives, presumption of beekeeping.

(a)

In apiaries the beekeeper shall conspicuously post a sign setting forth his name and telephone number. In addition, the beekeeper's registration yard marker, provided by the LDAF, shall be posted on a sign within the apiary. It is a defense against prosecution under this subsection that a colony is kept upon the same tract upon which the owner resides.

(b)

Unless marked in accordance with subsection (a) it shall be presumed for purposes of this article that the beekeeper is the person or persons who own or otherwise have the present right of possession and control of the tract upon which a hive or hives are situated. The presumption may be rebutted by a written agreement authorizing another person to maintain the colony or colonies upon the tract setting forth the name, address, and telephone number of the other person who is acting as the beekeeper.

(Ord. No. 9449, § 1, 6-24-92)