(a) Any person who has registered an apiary pursuant to § 44-15-105, is otherwise in compliance with this part and operates such apiary in a reasonable manner shall not be liable for any personal injury or property damage that is caused by the keeping and maintaining of:

(1) Bee equipment, queen breeding equipment, apiaries, affiliated appliances that are located on such apiary; or
(2) Bees that nest in a beehive that is located on such apiary.
(b) The limitation of liability established by this section shall not apply to intentional tortious conduct or acts or omissions constituting gross negligence.