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f l) Beekeepers regularly inspect their apiary and implement suitable measures to prevent and mitigate potential nuisance activities, ensuring the both the health and well-being of the apiary and public health and safety; (2) Maintain colonies in hives with removable frames,that are kept in sound and usable condition; (3) Maintain an adequate and accessible supply of fresh water on-site, including landing sites for the honeybees to drink from; (4) Protect hives from bright lights at night; (5) Proactively manage colonies to prevent swarming; (6) Ensure effective sanitation practices to prevent disease and robbing, mitigate pests such as small hive beetles, wax moths, and varroa mites, and bolster overall hive health; (7) Thoroughly clean reused hives and beekeeping equipment to remove hive products such as old comb and honey, and properly store hives to prevent robbing or pest invasion; (8) Support year-round bee activity by planting seasonal flowers and species suitable to the regional climate; (9) Requeen hives and colonies if aggressive behavior is observed; and (10) Be considerate of neighbors by placing hive boxes as far away as feasible from neighboring properties with dwelling units. (c) Novice beekeepers should consult with the department of research and development, State department of agriculture, and other entities possessing expertise and experience in apiary management to establish and sustain safe, healthy, and productive hive operations. Section 4-5-5. Nuisance. Nuisance complaints, such as activity or behavior that disrupts or impedes public health and safety, shall be filed with the vector control division of the State department of health." SECTION 4. Chapter 25, article 1, section 25-1-5, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended by amending the definition of"livestock"to read as follows: 'Livestock"means all animals generally associated with farming, which are raised or kept for food and other agricultural purposes. Such animals [include horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry and swine.] include: swine; cattle; horses; goats; sheep; chickens, ducks, geese,turkey, and other poultry; rabbits; and bees." SECTION 5. Chapter 25, article 1, section 25-1-5, of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), is amended by adding the following definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows: 'Apiary"means a site where one or more colonies of bees and beehives are kept and that are managed in accordance with generally accepted apiary management practices pursuant to section 4-5-4 of this Code." 3