3.2-4410 - Measures to eradicate and control bee diseases; appeal. - Virginia Statutes

§ 3.2-4410. Measures to eradicate and control bee diseases; appeal.

A. The State Apiarist shall examine or inspect the bees in the Commonwealthwhenever they are suspected of being infected with bee diseases and, onrequest, shall inspect bees to be sold or to be transported interstate.

B. If bees are found to be infected with bee diseases, the State Apiaristshall take suitable measures to eradicate or control such diseases.

C. If the owner of such diseased bees fails to take such steps as may beprescribed by the State Apiarist to eradicate or control the disease, theState Apiarist shall destroy or treat the bees, hives, and honey.

D. The State Apiarist may prohibit the removal of bees, honey, wax, combs,hives, or other used beekeeping equipment from any place where bees are knownto be infected with bee diseases, until he issues a certificate of health forsuch place.

E. Within 10 days from the receipt of an order from the State Apiarist todestroy or treat his diseased bees, hives, honey, or appliances, any owner ofdiseased bees may file a written appeal with the Commissioner. Upon timelyreceipt of a written appeal under this section, the Commissioner shall actupon the appeal in accordance with the provisions of the AdministrativeProcess Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).

(Code 1950, §§ 3-487, 3-490, 3-491, 3-493; 1966, c. 702, §§ 3.1-592, 3.1-595,3.1-596, 3.1-598; 1972, c. 499, §§ 3.1-610.5, 3.1-610.6, 3.1-610.11; 2008, c.860.)