IDAPA 02 - HONEY COMMISSION

Who does this rule apply to?

Persons involved in the producing, selling, purchasing, etc., of the honey industry in Idaho and The Honey Commission

What is the purpose of this rule?

To administer the statutory duties of the Honey Commission

What is the legal authority for the agency to promulgate this rule?

This rule implements the following statute passed by the Idaho Legislature:

1. 22-2808, Idaho Code – Honey Industry: Rules, Standards and Definitions

Who do I contact for more information on this rule?

Idaho Honey Commission 55 SW 5th Ave, Suite 100 Meridian, Idaho 83642 (208) 888-0988

Table of Contents

02.06.16 – Rules Governing Honey Standards

000. Legal Authority. ... 3

001. Scope. ... 3

002. – 003. (Reserved) ... 3

004. Incorporation By Reference. ... 3

005. -- 999. (Reserved) ... 3

02.06.16 – RULES GOVERNING HONEY STANDARDS

000. LEGAL AUTHORITY.

This chapter is adopted under the legal authority of Section 22-2808, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)

001. SCOPE.

These rules apply to all honey produced by honey bees and to incorporate by reference the United States Standards for Grades of Extracted Honey as a quality control program. (7-1-24)

002. – 003. (RESERVED)

004. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE.

01. United States Standards for Grades of Extracted Honey, Effective Date May 23, 1985. The United States Standards for Grades of Extracted Honey adopted by the Agriculture Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture effective May 23, 1985 are hereby adopted for the purposes of this rule for extracted honey grades. See Section 016 of this rule. A copy of such federal standards is available at the following USDA Website https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Extracted_Honey_Standard%5B1%5D.pdf. (7-1-24)

005. – 999. (RESERVED)