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ND SB2134
Bill
Status
1/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Vedaa
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AI Summary
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Prohibits beekeepers from placing or locating hives within one-quarter mile (0.40 kilometer) from the nearest edge of county roads, state highways, or federal highways in North Dakota.
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Requires the agriculture commissioner to record complaint dates and times, verify violations, and contact the beekeeper to remove all colonies, hives, and beekeeping equipment within 48 hours of contact.
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Authorizes the agriculture commissioner to confiscate all colonies, hives, and equipment if the beekeeper fails to comply or is unknown, with disposal ordered by court or administrative order.
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Makes beekeepers responsible for all costs incurred by the agriculture commissioner in enforcing this section.
Legislative Description
The placement or location of a beehive; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 2 nays 43
1/27/2023