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Bee owner: complete annual hive registration in Quebec

Check who must register, declare locations and update beekeeping information each year.

Swarm or severe reaction

For breathing difficulty or a severe allergic reaction, use the prescribed auto-injector and call 911. Do not handle a swarm without training.

Check the obligation

Quebec requires covered bee owners to register annually. Read the exclusions and do not assume a small hive count automatically exempts you.

Prepare locations

Gather owner contact details, colony count and municipalities where hives are located. Distinguish residence, permanent apiary and seasonal sites.

Meet the period

Quebec states an annual period from April 1 to June 1. Use the current form and keep proof of submission and payment when applicable.

Update changes

Report required changes, including municipality or hive count. Registration does not replace municipal, animal-health, movement or sales rules.

Registration of bee owners — Québec

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Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
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