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1 Beekeepers regglarly inspect their gpiga and im lement 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 remoyable'frames,that are kept in sound and usable condition; (3) _Maintain an adequate and accessible supply of fresh water on-site,includinglg sites for the hone bees to drink from; (41 Protect hives from bright lights at night; (5) Proactively manage colonies to prevent swarmings, (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) Reaueen 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 fled with the vector control division of the State department of health," SECTION 4. Chapter 25,article 1, section 25-1-5, of the Hawaii 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 fanning, which are raised or kept for food and other agricultural purposes. Such animals Li , .] 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 Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition,as amended),is amended by adding the following definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows: ""A i "means a site where one or more colonies of gees and beehives are k t and that are managed in accordance witheg nerally accepted apiary management practices pursuant to section 4-5-4 of this Code." 3