In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-16-01

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    “Apiary” means the site at which one or more colonies of bees are kept.

2.    “Bee” means a honey-producing insect of the genus Apis, including all stages of its life.

3.    “Beekeeper” means a person who by virtue of ownership or a lease is responsible for the maintenance of bees located in or placed in this state.

4.    “Colony” means a familial group of adult bees consisting of drones, workers, and a queen.

5.    “Hive” means a manmade structure that houses a colony.