D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1524
All colonies are subject to inspection by the Department.
The beekeeper shall keep the colony in a Langstroth-type hive, Top Bar hive, or other hive with removable combs.
The beekeeper shall maintain the hive in sound condition.
The beekeeper shall maintain adequate space in the hive to prevent overcrowding and to deter swarming.
The beekeeper shall provide the colony with a convenient, adequate, and constant source of water to prevent the bees from seeking water from sources where they can be considered a nuisance.
The beekeeper shall be responsible for the remediation of bee swarms and nuisance conditions.
In the event that a beekeeper fails to remediate the bee swarm or nuisance condition, the owner of the property on which the colony is located shall be responsible for the remediation, and the beekeeper shall reimburse the property owner for the cost incurred by the remediation.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1524