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ND SB2228
Bill
Status
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joe Miller
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AI Summary
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Beekeepers must sign a statement agreeing to confine or relocate bees within twenty-four hours if notified by a pesticide applicator that spraying will occur within two miles of the apiary as a condition of licensure.
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Pesticide applicators must notify the agriculture commissioner if unable to contact a beekeeper or if the beekeeper is unable or unwilling to confine or relocate bees as required.
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The agriculture commissioner may contract for bee relocation or confinement services, with the beekeeper required to reimburse the commissioner for all costs incurred.
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Bill contains two alternative enactment provisions depending on whether Senate Bill No. 2025 becomes effective, adding the requirement to either chapter 4-12.2 or section 4.1-16-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code.
Legislative Description
The required movement or confinement of bees if pesticide is being applied in the area; and to provide for the applicability of a penalty.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 0 nays 47
1/30/2015