New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 1800 - NEW HAMPSHIRE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KEEPING OF HONEY BEES
Part Agr 1806 - INTERSTATE MOVEMENT OF BEES
Section Agr 1806.01 - Transporting Bees Into or Through New Hampshire

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 1806.01

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

(a) Used beekeeping equipment, or honeybee queens, bee packages, and colonies shall be allowed into New Hampshire only when accompanied by a certificate signed by the state entomologist, state apiary inspector, or similar official of the state or country of origin.

(b) The certificate shall:

(1) Certify the apparent freedom from infectious diseases, parasites and pests; and

(2) Be based on an actual inspection within a period of 30 days preceding the date of entry into New Hampshire.

(c) Colonies of honeybees transported into or through the state of New Hampshire shall be covered with wire mesh, screen, or netting commonly used by migratory beekeepers, or otherwise restricted to confine the bees to the hives. These colonies shall be subject to inspection by the apiary inspector as deemed necessary by the inspector or the director of the division of plant industry.

(d) Any honeybees or equipment that have been brought into New Hampshire without a certificate, shall be in violation of these rules, and shall be subject to inspection by the apiary inspector.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Agr 1800) #5802, eff 3-25-94, EXPIRED: 3-25-00

New. #7284, eff 5-24-00, EXPIRED: 5-24-08

New. #10586, eff 5-13-14

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