Section 8.03 - Maintenance of Apiaries(1) A Beekeeper shall maintain all Apiaries in such a manner as to not spread Disease, Parasites, or Pests through Robbing in any form, or at any season.(2) With the exception of new equipment and equipment currently occupied by Honey Bees, no Hive component or used equipment shall be exposed out of doors or in open buildings where it may be subject to Robbing.(3) Where such conditions or other unsanitary conditions and methods are found, they shall be abated in accordance with instructions issued by the inspector or his deputy and an agreement shall be made between the beekeeper and the inspector for this purpose.(4) A copy of such agreements shall be kept on file by the inspector and the beekeeper shall report his action under the agreement within the period which the agreement specifies.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1469, eff. 5/13/2022.