Section 5-903 – Subtitle Not Infringement on Interstate Commerce
This subtitle does not infringe on interstate commerce, and out-of-state vessels that have an antifouling paint containing a tributyltin compound in excess of an acceptable release rate may travel and dock in State waters.
Section 5-408 – Mosquito Control — Penalty
A person who fails to comply with the requirements of an order served under § 5–406 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000; and (2) For a second or subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000.
Section 5-904 – Regulations
The Secretary shall adopt regulations before September 15, 1987 to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 5-501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abandoned apiary” means an apiary where a beekeeper fails to maintain a colony. (c) “Apiary” means a place where one or more bee colonies may be maintained. (d) “Appliance” means any device used in handling bees, hives, honey, or wax. (e) “Bee” means the common honey bee, apis […]
Section 5-905 – Seizure and Forfeiture
(a) The Department may seize any antifouling paint or any substance described in § 5-902(a)(2) of this subtitle that is held for sale or distribution, used, or possessed in violation of this subtitle. (b) Any antifouling paint or any substance described in § 5-902(a)(2) of this subtitle seized by the Department under this section is deemed forfeited […]
Section 5-502 – Inspection of Apiaries; Investigations; Information to Promote Industry; Records
The Secretary shall: (1) Inspect apiaries and honey houses; (2) Conduct investigations; (3) Disseminate information to promote the beekeeping industry; and (4) Keep records of any work performed in carrying out the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 5-906 – Penalty
A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500.
Section 5-503 – Registration
(a) (1) A beekeeper shall register annually with the Department each colony that it maintains, as provided in this subsection. (2) On or before January 1 of each year, the beekeeper shall complete and submit to the Department a registration form on which the beekeeper shall state the number of colonies he maintains and the location of each […]
Section 5-504 – Diseased Colonies or Equipment
(a) Except as provided in this section, a person may not keep a colony or possess bee equipment that is infected with an infectious bee disease. (b) Each beekeeper with an infected colony shall notify the Department. (c) A beekeeper may not sell, barter, or give to any person any infected colony, bee equipment, or appliance unless it […]
Section 5-505 – Colonies or Used Equipment Shipped or Transported Into State
(a) A person may not ship or transport into this State any colony or used bee equipment that is not accompanied by a valid inspection certificate that: (1) Has been issued by an authorized apiary inspector of the state of origin; and (2) States that the colony or equipment is disease free based on an inspection by that […]