§ 6.12.010. Definitions.  


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  • For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as hereinafter set forth unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is indicated. Any word or phrase used in this chapter and not defined in this section shall be given the meaning established for such word or phrase by Chapter 1 of Division 13 of the California Agricultural Code.

    "Apiary" means bees, comb, hives, appliances or colonies, wherever the same are kept, located or found.

    "Bees" means honey-producing insects of the genus Apis, including all life stages of such insects.

    "Commissioner" means the county agricultural commissioner and all regularly appointed employees of the commissioner's office acting pursuant to their official duties.

    "Hive" means any receptacle or container made or prepared for the use of bees, or which is inhabited by bees.

(Ord. No. 1377, § 1, 1-8-2013)