§ 4-12-15 - Powers and duties of director – Rulemaking. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 4-12-15

   § 4-12-15  Powers and duties of director– Rulemaking. – The director shall, from time to time, make regulations carrying out theprovisions and requirements of §§ 4-12-1 – 4-12-17, includingregulations under which inspectors and other employees shall:

   (1) Inspect apiaries and equipment associated with beekeeping;

   (2) Investigate, control, eradicate, and prevent thedissemination of honey bee diseases and pests; and

   (3) Supervise or cause the treatment, control or destructionof honey bees infected with diseases or pests.