D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1523

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 19-1523 - URBAN APICULTURE: Transportation Permit

1523.1

No person shall transport into the District, any colony, portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, used hives, or any other used apiary appliance without first obtaining a permit from the Department.

1523.2

To obtain a permit to transport a colony or portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, or used hives into the District, the beekeeper shall provide the Department with the following information:

(a) The name, phone number, e-mail address, and street address of the beekeeper;

(b) A description of the item(s), quantity, and origin of item(s) to be brought into the District; and

(c) A certificate of inspection performed by the state of origin within the previous ninety (90) days.

1523.3

No person shall transport out of the District any colony, portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, or used hives without first notifying the state of destination, and obtaining a Certificate of Apiary Inspection from the Department.

1523.4

To obtain a Certificate of Apiary Inspection, a person shall provide the Department with the following information at least thirty (30) days prior to transport:

(a) Name, phone number, e-mail address, and street address of beekeeper; and

(b) Apiary item, quantity leaving the District, destination, date of movement, and reason for movement.

1523.5

The Department shall inspect the colony for disease prior to issuing a Certificate of Apiary Inspection.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1523

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 11540 (8/21/2015)