§ 90.117 PERMIT APPLICATION.

   (A)   Submissions for permits shall include the following:

      (1)   Completed application;

      (2)   Application fee;

      (3)   Copy of inspection certificate required by the Illinois Bees and Apiaries Act;

      (4)   Copy of registration documentation or certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture;

      (5)   Adequate proof demonstrating the applicants training ands experience. An applicant who fails to demonstrate the requisite training or experience will not be issued a bee keeping permit. The determination of whether the applicant has the requisite training and experience will be at the sole discretion of the Committee; and

      (6)   Proof of notification to neighboring properties as set forth in § 90.118.

   (B)   Permit renewal requires submission of a completed application accompanied with the renewal fee. A late fee of two times the application fee along with the application fee shah be collected from every owner or keeper of honey bees if the owner or keeper fails to obtain a permit prior to acquiring the honey bees.

   (C)   Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant shall submit to an inspection and demonstrate that all requirements of this section are met.

(Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017)