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Rhode Island General Laws

Chapter 4-12

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 4, ch. 12

Apiculture

4-12-1Title 4-12-2Definitions 4-12-3Inspector of apiaries — Deputies and assistants 4-12-4Inspectors — Qualification 4-12-5Inspection/survey of apiaries — Notice — Entry — Abatement of infection — Infestation of undesirable bees 4-12-6Specialized examination — Inspection fees — Accessibility 4-12-7Certification of health — Expiration — Quarantine — Eradication 4-12-8Movement permit required — When — Form — Issuance — Verbal authorization 4-12-9Quarantine areas outside state — Seizure — Inspection — Eradication 4-12-10Quarantines inside state — Seizure — Inspection — Notice — Eradication — Lien for expenses 4-12-11Revocation of movement permit 4-12-12Registration of apiaries 4-12-13Identification of apiaries — Abandoned apiaries — Written notice — Steps to protect neighboring apiaries 4-12-14Reports and records of inspector 4-12-15Powers and duties of director — Rulemaking 4-12-16Beekeeping advisory board 4-12-17Penalties