Op-Eds
Freedom of beekeeping not allowed in the Beehive State
We live in the Beehive State, yet beekeeping is illegal unless you first register with the government.
2016 Bills
HB115: Deregulating Beekeeping in the Beehive State
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Currently, Utah law prohibits beekeeping unless the individual first registers with, and pays, the state government. This mandate has led...
Property Rights
None of Your Beeswax!
According to Utah Administrative Code R68-1, “Every owner or person coming into possession of one or more colonies of bees within the State of Utah shall register with the Department of Agriculture and Food…”...