§ 35-25-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Bee Act”. Source: L. 73: p. 203, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 7-7-1. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1593, § 1, effective April 3.
§ 35-25-102. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Advisory committee” means that committee appointed by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of section 35-25-104. (1.5) Repealed. “Apiary” or “beeyard” means a hive or hives of bees in close proximity to one another. (2.5) Repealed. “Beekeeper” means any person producing or causing to be […]
§ 35-25-103. Enforcement
The commissioner or his authorized agents are authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this article. If it appears to the commissioner after examination of the facts that a violation of any provision of this article has occurred, he may refer the facts to the district attorney for the county in which the violation […]
§ 35-25-104. Advisory Committee and Districts
There is hereby created an advisory committee to be nominated by the beekeeping industry and composed of seven members to be appointed by the commissioner. The members shall meet with and advise the commissioner concerning the needs of the beekeeping industry and shall assist in formulating rules and regulations pertaining to the administration of this […]
§ 35-25-105. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., for the administration of this article. The powers and duties of the commissioner under this article may be delegated by the commissioner to employees of the department of agriculture designated by him. Source: L. 73: […]
§ 35-25-106. Examination of Apiaries
The commissioner, when he has reason to suspect disease in any apiary, may examine all reported or suspected apiaries. If any contagious disease is present, he may examine all apiaries in the same locality and ascertain whether or not any contagious disease exists in the apiaries. If satisfied of the existence of any such contagious […]
§ 35-25-107. Inspection of Beehives for Interstate Movement
Any beekeeper or person requesting an inspection of beehives for contagious disease for the purpose of interstate movement shall be liable for all costs of such inspection. The beekeeper or his agent shall accompany and assist the inspector in making the inspection. Source: L. 73: p. 205, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 7-7-7. L. 81: […]
§ 35-25-108. Beehives Equipped With Movable Combs – Certificate – Permit
Beehives shall be equipped with movable combs. Bees on combs and used beekeeping appliances or equipment entering Colorado must be accompanied by a certificate declaring the apiaries from which the bees, appliances, or equipment originated to be free from contagious diseases. This certificate shall be from a duly authorized inspector of the state of origin. […]
§ 35-25-110. Authority to Enter Premises
The commissioner is authorized, during reasonable business hours, to enter upon or into any premises, lands, buildings, or places where bees or beekeeping appliances are kept for carrying out the provisions of this article. Source: L. 73: p. 207, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 7-7-10.
§ 35-25-111. Penalties
[ Editor’s note: This version of this section is effective until March 1, 2022. ] In addition to civil penalties which may be imposed pursuant to section 35-25-103 (5), any person violating any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more […]
§ 35-25-112. Injunctive Relief
The commissioner may institute an action to enjoin any violation of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated under this article. A violation of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto is declared to constitute a public nuisance. Such action for injunction may be maintained notwithstanding the existence of other legal […]
§ 35-25-113. Agreements
The commissioner may enter into agreements with any municipal, county, federal, or other state agencies and delegate authority to representatives thereof when such agencies or representatives may assist in carrying out the provisions of this article. Source: L. 73: p. 207, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 7-7-13.
§ 35-25-116. Bee Inspection Fund – Transfer of Moneys to Plant Health, Pest Control, and Environmental Protection Cash Fund
All fees collected pursuant to this article shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the plant health, pest control, and environmental protection cash fund created in section 35-1-106.3. Within sixty days after July 1, 2009, the unexpended and unencumbered balance of the bee inspection fund, as that fund existed […]
§ 35-25-117. Emergency Powers
If, at any time, the commissioner determines the existence of any imminent hazard inimical to the beekeeping industry in this state, the commissioner may take appropriate action, including but not limited to: Inspecting any public or private place; establishing and enforcing quarantines; issuing and enforcing orders and rules for the control and eradication of said […]