(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
In each colony that it maintains, a beekeeper shall provide movable frames, each of which may be removed from the colony without causing damage to the combs in the colony.
(a) A beekeeper whose apiary is located on the property of any other person shall post in a conspicuous place in the apiary its identification number, as assigned by the Department, or other identification approved by the Department. (b) (1) The Department shall give to the owner of an abandoned apiary or to the owner of the property […]
