A.
For
purposes of this chapter, insects shall be defined as all stinging
or biting insects and venomous arachnids including, but not limited
to, fleas, flies, roaches, Africanized bees, honey bees, wasps, hornets,
yellow jackets, mosquitoes, black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders
and scorpions. All premises shall be cleaned, and effective insecticides
applied, as often as necessary to prevent the harboring of insects
that may be a danger to the public.
B.
It is
unlawful for any person to maintain or permit a beehive, nest or swarm
to exist that may pose a danger to the public health, safety and welfare.
1.
The
prohibition regarding maintenance of beehives, nests or swarms shall
not restrict the activities of a professional beekeeper if permitted
under the city’s zoning code. For purposes of this subsection,
the term “professional beekeeper” shall mean a person
who holds a current registration as a beekeeper with the county of
Los Angeles department of agricultural commissioner.
2.
The
prohibitions of this section shall not apply to the keeping of bees
within an educational institution for study or observation or within
a physician’s office or laboratory for medical research, treatment
or other scientific purposes, provided the bees are not permitted
to fly at large.
(Ord. 5492 § 3, 2005)
A.
Whenever
in this chapter, any act is prohibited or declared unlawful or the
doing of any act is required, or the failure to do any act is declared
to be unlawful, it shall be a misdemeanor for each incident and/or
each day of failure to comply.
B.
Any
violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance
and an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare,
subject to abatement.
(Ord. 5492 § 3, 2005)
