N.H. Code Admin. R. Agr 1806.01
Transporting Bees Into or Through New Hampshire
Effective May 23, 2024(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; ss by #13978, eff 5-23-24Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
(a) Used beekeeping equipment, honey bee 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 honey bees 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 honey bees or equipment that have been brought into New Hampshire without a certificate shall be subject to inspection by the apiary inspector.
Source. (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; ss by #13978, eff 5-23-24