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AL SB433
Bill
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SB433 Summary
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All honeybees shipped into Alabama must be accompanied by a certificate of inspection from an apiary inspector certifying the bees and hives are free from contagious and infectious diseases, with inspection occurring within 60 days of shipment.
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All honeybees entering Alabama must be in combless packages only; shipping bees with combs or moving queen bees in packages containing honey is unlawful.
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Persons moving bees into Alabama on comb in violation face a fine of $100 per hive, and hive owners must remove the hives within seven days of notice or the hives will be destroyed.
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Upon conviction of a violation, a judge may award up to one-half of the fine proceeds as a reward to persons providing information leading to the conviction.
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The requirements do not apply to bees moved into Alabama pursuant to a compliance agreement with the Department of Agriculture and Industries.
Legislative Description
Honeybees, regulated by Agriculture and Industries Department, bringing hives across state lines without certification by department, fine increased, destruction of hives under certain conditions, Sec. 2-14-4 am'd.
Agriculture and Industries Department
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 4:50 p.m. on June 2, 2011
6/2/2011