Sec. 03.47.010. Importation.

The importation into the state of bees on bee combs and used beekeeping equipment is prohibited. Section comb honey for human consumption may be imported into the state.

Sec. 03.47.020. Importation of bees.

All bees imported into the state shall be accompanied by a health certificate that states that the bees come from an apiary apparently free of bee diseases and that is signed by an apiary inspector determined to be qualified by the division.

Sec. 03.47.030. Duties of the division.

(a) The division shall investigate reported cases of diseased bees and cases of diseased bees discovered by the division. (b) The division shall take action necessary to prevent the spread of bee diseases. Bees or used beekeeping equipment found to contain the causative organisms of American foulbrood (Bacillus larvae) or European foulbrood (Streptococcus pluton) shall […]

Sec. 03.47.035. Penalty.

A person who violates this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

Sec. 03.47.040. Definitions.

In this chapter, (1) “bees” means honey-producing insects of the genus Apis and includes the adults, eggs, larvae, pupae, and other immature stages of the insects; (2) “division” means the division of the department with responsibility for agriculture; (3) “used beekeeping equipment” means equipment that has been used to feed or house bees, including hive […]