For the first year, until you become acclimated.
I got rid of all my bees, giving the last ones to a local dealer. I now go to his place when I want to tinker with bees, or when he needs my help. I can do mostly as I want. Work the bees for an hour, or all day. If I want a jar of honey, I get it. If I want to take a hive home for a day or a month, I do. It relieves me of all responsibility, but gives me free access to the hives whenever I want.