Legal Term

beekeeper hive rental agreement liability for swarms

Legal Definition

In a beekeeper hive rental agreement, the specific clause that allocates legal responsibility for damages, injuries, or losses caused by bee swarms originating from the rented hives, including provisions for indemnification and insurance requirements.

In Plain English

This part of the contract decides who has to pay if bees from a rented hive swarm and cause harm, like stinging people or damaging property.

Example in a Contract
SECTION 7: SWARM LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY. The Beekeeper shall be solely liable for any and all claims, damages, or injuries arising from swarms of bees that originate from the hives located on the Lessor's premises. The Beekeeper agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor, its agents, and assigns from such incidents. The Beekeeper must maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and name the Lessor as an additional insured.

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