Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-4 - ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT INDUSTRY
Subject 40-4-1 - BEEKEEPING
Rule 40-4-1-.02 - Queen and Package Certificates

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-4-1-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) No licensee shall ship any package bees or queens unless they:

(a) are accompanied by a valid certificate issued by the Commissioner, certifying that the bees have been produced in an apiary which has been found apparently free of American and European Foulbrood, and other bee diseases;

(b) colonies from which queens and package bees originate must be treated at least 7 days prior to shipment with a pesticide registered by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Georgia Department of Agriculture for controlling Varroa destructor.

(2) Certificates will be issued for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months from the date of inspection by the Commissioner.

(3) Certificates will be issued by the Commissioner upon payment of the cost of printing. A certificate order form with certificate cost will be mailed to queen and package shippers by February 1st of each year.

(4) The Commissioner may cancel and recall certificates issued to any apiary:

(a) In which he finds American or European Foulbrood or other bee diseases;

(b) Which he finds has used certificates on shipments of uncertified bees, or bees which have been shipped in violation of these rules.

(5) Fees for certificates canceled and recalled by the Commissioner shall not be refundable.

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-14-41, 2-14-44, 2-14-46.

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