(a)

1. (1) A person may not keep bees in a hive which does not have movable frames.
2. (2) Movable frames permit thorough examination of every brood comb in a hive to determine the presence of disease.

(b)

1. (1) If a hive without movable frames is found, the inspector will notify the owner or persons responsible for the hive of the condition in writing.
2. (2) The written notice shall require that the bees be moved into a hive with movable frames as soon as possible, but in no case more than twelve (12) months from the date of the notice.

(c)

1. (1) If the owner or person responsible for the hive wishes to do so, he or she may, after it is inspected, sell or give it to a second party who will house the bees properly.
2. (2) If he or she refuses or fails to provide proper housing themselves or by a second party, the hive or receptacle shall be condemned and destroyed.
3. (3) Hives condemned for destruction will be destroyed in the manner described for American foulbrood disease.