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ND SB2343
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Marcellais
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AI Summary
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Prohibits beekeepers from placing hives within one-half mile (0.80 kilometer) of the nearest edge of any state or federal highway roadway in North Dakota
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Requires the agriculture commissioner to verify complaints of violations, contact the beekeeper if known, and direct removal of all colonies, hives, and equipment within 48 hours
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Authorizes the commissioner to confiscate all colonies, hives, contents, and beekeeping equipment if the beekeeper fails to comply or is unknown, with disposal pursuant to court or administrative order
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Assigns all enforcement costs incurred by the agriculture commissioner to the beekeeper responsible for the violation
Legislative Description
The placement or location of a beehive; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 4 nays 43
2/10/2025