Industry Regulations

Industry Regulations and Commission Bylaws

Governance of the Commission

Alberta Beekeepers Commission Plan Regulation

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission Plan Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act establishes the Alberta Beekeepers Commission, defines the regulated product, sets the purpose, administration, and financing of the Plan, and outlines the governance framework and election processes for the board of directors. Download the Alberta Beekeepers Commission Plan Regulation here: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/2022_091

Alberta Beekeepers Commission Regulation

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission. The Regulation describes how the Commission will administer the Alberta Beekeepers Commission Plan and how delegated powers will be used. The Regulation describes service charges, the service charge refund process, and information that the Commission may request from a producer: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/2006_073

Alberta Beekeepers Commission Bylaws

NEW! https://www.albertabeekeepers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Alberta-Beekeepers-Commission-Bylaws-Final.pdf 


Service Charge

As per the Alberta Beekeepers Commission Regulation, (2(1.1)) Every producer with 100 or more colonies in Alberta must pay to the Commission a service charge of $200.00 plus $1.35 per colony per year.

Refund of Service Charge

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is a refundable commission under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. This fee is refundable upon written application to Alberta Beekeepers Commission. To request a refund, please download, complete, and return the form by email (office@albertabeekeepers.ca) or mail to the Commission by October 31st of the year in which you receive the service levy charge.

2023 Refund Request Form

Resolution Policy

NEW! https://www.albertabeekeepers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Alberta-Beekeepers-Resolution-Process_APPROVED.pdf