02 NCAC 48A .0215          DESTRUCTION OF BEES: APIARY PRODUCTS OR EQUIPMENT

(a)  The inspector shall carefully consider all factors and make the determination as to whether the bees, apiary products, or equipment can be safely sterilized or disinfected.

(b)  This Rule shall be enforced for diseases as listed in these Rules.

(c)  The inspector will consider all approved treatments, including drug therapy and fumigation, in making the safe sterilization determination.

(d)  The destruction or disposition of bees and/or equipment will be conducted under the supervision of the inspector.

(e)  The destruction of a beehive is performed essentially in the same manner as is described in "Agricultural Extension Beekeeping Note 3," December 1, 1975, or later revisions.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑634 through 106‑644;

Eff. January 1, 1985.