TITLE XL
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

CHAPTER 429
BEEKEEPING AND MAPLE AND HONEY PRODUCTS

Beekeeping

Section 429:11-a

    429:11-a Authorization to Destroy. – In control or eradication of dangerous bee diseases, the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food or his authorized representatives may destroy by burning or otherwise any infected bees, hives, honey, or appliances that he or they may deem necessary for such control or eradication, without remuneration to the owner. Such infected bees, hives, honey, and appliances shall be deemed a public nuisance.

Source. 1987, 132:3. 1995, 130:5, eff. July 23, 1995.