Two bee swarming incidents prompt ordinance review, but state law limits Perry City's options

Box Elder News Journal's Podcast · Jun 3, 2026 · 3m

What began as a review of residential beehives following two swarming incidents in a Perry neighborhood ultimately led city officials to conclude that state law, not local ordinance, largely governs how beehives are regulated. The Perry City Council unanimously approved a code amendment May 28 after city officials determined state law governs residential beekeeping in communities such as Perry. Instead of considering tighter restrictions following the incidents, officials concluded state law required Perry to remove its existing residential beehive regulations and defer to state standards…