PURPOSE: This rule establishes how disease other than American foulbrood shall be dealt with prior to certification of the colony. (1) The elimination of diseases other than American foulbrood shall be dealt with on an individual basis. Apiary inspectors will determine whether certification is possible. Written recommendation will be given for those diseases that require some type of treatment for control. When certification is withheld, reinspection will be made within a six (6)-month period.

AUTHORITY: section 264.095, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Oct. 12, 1978, effective Feb. 1, 1979. *Original authority: 264.095, RSMo 1985.