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DE HB195

Bill

Status

Passed

7/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

William Bush

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new definitions to Delaware's beekeeping law, including "control," "eradication," "exotic mite" (listing specific species like Tropilaelaps clarae), and "mite infestation" to clarify regulatory terminology

  • Requires all beekeepers to annually register colonies and apiary locations with the Department of Agriculture by January 30th, and notify the State Apiarist within 10 days of acquiring new bees after that date

  • Extends the removal deadline for uncertified bees imported into Delaware from 24 hours to 48 hours

  • Provides a one-year grace period for beekeepers to transition bees into moveable frames after receiving written notice from the State Apiarist before penalties apply

  • Updates inspection requirements by changing disease-free certifications to "apparently free" language and adding "exotic mite" as a regulated threat alongside existing diseases, mites, and Africanized honey bees

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Agriculture.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/10/2019

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