160.5 INSTRUCTIONS -- HIVES -- IMPORTED BEES.
1. If upon examination the apiarist finds bees to be diseased or
infested with parasites, the apiarist shall furnish the owner or
person in charge of the apiary with full written instructions as to
the nature of the disease or infestation and the best methods of
treatment, which information shall be furnished without cost to the
owner.
2. It shall be unlawful to keep bees in any containers except
hives with movable frames permitting ready examination in those
counties where area clean-up inspection is in progress as may be
proclaimed in official regulation.
3. A person who desires to move a colony, package, or used
equipment with combs into this state shall apply to the state
apiarist for a written entry permit at least sixty days prior to the
proposed entry date. A statement must accompany each application for
an entry permit describing each offense related to beekeeping for
which the person has been subject to a penalty by a state, federal,
or foreign government. The written entry permit must accompany all
such shipments when they enter the state. Entry into this state
without a permit is unlawful and is punishable pursuant to section
160.14. However, entry requirements of this section shall not apply
to a package shipped by the United States postal service.
4. At least ten days before entry a person who has applied for an
entry permit must meet both of the following conditions:
a. A valid Iowa certificate of inspection must be on file
with the department or a valid certificate of inspection or
certificate of health dated within the last sixty days must have been
submitted by the state apiarist or inspector of the state of origin.
A certificate must indicate the absence of any contagious diseases,
parasites, or Africanized bees in the colony or package to be
shipped.
b. A completed apiary registration form with locations of
apiaries in Iowa indicated along with any fees required for
nonresidents must have been submitted. Descriptions of locations
shall include all of the following:
(1) The name of the landowner.
(2) Number of colonies to be kept at that location.
(3) The county, township, section number and quarter section, or
street address if located within the city limits.
160.5 INSTRUCTIONS -- HIVES -- IMPORTED BEES.
1. If upon examination the apiarist finds bees to be diseased or
infested with parasites, the apiarist shall furnish the owner or
person in charge of the apiary with full written instructions as to
the nature of the disease or infestation and the best methods of
treatment, which information shall be furnished without cost to the
owner.
2. It shall be unlawful to keep bees in any containers except
hives with movable frames permitting ready examination in those
counties where area clean-up inspection is in progress as may be
proclaimed in official regulation.
3. A person who desires to move a colony, package, or used
equipment with combs into this state shall apply to the state
apiarist for a written entry permit at least sixty days prior to the
proposed entry date. A statement must accompany each application for
an entry permit describing each offense related to beekeeping for
which the person has been subject to a penalty by a state, federal,
or foreign government. The written entry permit must accompany all
such shipments when they enter the state. Entry into this state
without a permit is unlawful and is punishable pursuant to section
160.14. However, entry requirements of this section shall not apply
to a package shipped by the United States postal service.
4. At least ten days before entry a person who has applied for an
entry permit must meet both of the following conditions:
a. A valid Iowa certificate of inspection must be on file
with the department or a valid certificate of inspection or
certificate of health dated within the last sixty days must have been
submitted by the state apiarist or inspector of the state of origin.
A certificate must indicate the absence of any contagious diseases,
parasites, or Africanized bees in the colony or package to be
shipped.
b. A completed apiary registration form with locations of
apiaries in Iowa indicated along with any fees required for
nonresidents must have been submitted. Descriptions of locations
shall include all of the following:
(1) The name of the landowner.
(2) Number of colonies to be kept at that location.
(3) The county, township, section number and quarter section, or
street address if located within the city limits.
160.5 INSTRUCTIONS -- HIVES -- IMPORTED BEES.
1. If upon examination the apiarist finds bees to be diseased or
infested with parasites, the apiarist shall furnish the owner or
person in charge of the apiary with full written instructions as to
the nature of the disease or infestation and the best methods of
treatment, which information shall be furnished without cost to the
owner.
2. It shall be unlawful to keep bees in any containers except
hives with movable frames permitting ready examination in those
counties where area clean-up inspection is in progress as may be
proclaimed in official regulation.
3. A person who desires to move a colony, package, or used
equipment with combs into this state shall apply to the state
apiarist for a written entry permit at least sixty days prior to the
proposed entry date. A statement must accompany each application for
an entry permit describing each offense related to beekeeping for
which the person has been subject to a penalty by a state, federal,
or foreign government. The written entry permit must accompany all
such shipments when they enter the state. Entry into this state
without a permit is unlawful and is punishable pursuant to section
160.14. However, entry requirements of this section shall not apply
to a package shipped by the United States postal service.
4. At least ten days before entry a person who has applied for an
entry permit must meet both of the following conditions:
a. A valid Iowa certificate of inspection must be on file
with the department or a valid certificate of inspection or
certificate of health dated within the last sixty days must have been
submitted by the state apiarist or inspector of the state of origin.
A certificate must indicate the absence of any contagious diseases,
parasites, or Africanized bees in the colony or package to be
shipped.
b. A completed apiary registration form with locations of
apiaries in Iowa indicated along with any fees required for
nonresidents must have been submitted. Descriptions of locations
shall include all of the following:
(1) The name of the landowner.
(2) Number of colonies to be kept at that location.
(3) The county, township, section number and quarter section, or
street address if located within the city limits.
