Tex. Occ. Code § 1951.056 · Subchapter B. EXEMPTIONS
BEEKEEPERS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Sections 1951.212 and 1951.457(c), this chapter does not apply to a person acting as a beekeeper, as defined by Section 131.001, Agriculture Code, who:
(1) is registered with the chief apiary inspector as provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 131, Agriculture Code;
(2) does not use pesticides or electrical devices other than conventional bee smokers or equipment as defined by Section 131.001, Agriculture Code; and
(3) collects, removes, or destroys honey bees.
(b) A person described by Subsection (a) is not considered to be engaged in the business of structural pest control.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 2458), Sec. 1.05, eff. September 1, 2007.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1951.htm
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