You must register as a beekeeper in Tasmania if you keep bees commercially or for recreation.
Using the BeeTAS online portal you can register or renew your beekeeper registration, as well as manage and maintain your apiary site information and beekeeping activities.
As a registered beekeeper, you must comply with all conditions of registration including the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice (PDF, 6.2MB). If you have more than 50 hives you must perform annual honey testing and provide a certification of compliance (PDF, 58KB).
If you have any questions about registering as a beekeeper in Tasmania, please email honeybee.biosecurity@nre.tas.gov.au.