N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-16-09
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4.1-16-09. Identification of apiary
Official statutory text
4.1-16-09. Identification of apiary
1. A beekeeper shall identify each apiary for which the beekeeper is responsible by:
a. Affixing a three-digit identification number, assigned by the agriculture
commissioner, that is prominently displayed and visible upon approach to the
apiary's main entrance, provided each digit is at least three inches [7.62
centimeters] high, one-half inch [1.27 centimeters] wide, and weather-resistant;
and
b. Displaying the beekeeper's name and phone number in a location that is
prominently displayed and visible upon approach to the apiary's main entrance,
provided the numbers and letters used are at least one and one-half inches [3.81
centimeters] high and weather-resistant.
2. Any apiary that is not identified, as required by this section, may be subject to seizure
by the commissioner.
1. A beekeeper shall identify each apiary for which the beekeeper is responsible by:
a. Affixing a three-digit identification number, assigned by the agriculture
commissioner, that is prominently displayed and visible upon approach to the
apiary's main entrance, provided each digit is at least three inches [7.62
centimeters] high, one-half inch [1.27 centimeters] wide, and weather-resistant;
and
b. Displaying the beekeeper's name and phone number in a location that is
prominently displayed and visible upon approach to the apiary's main entrance,
provided the numbers and letters used are at least one and one-half inches [3.81
centimeters] high and weather-resistant.
2. Any apiary that is not identified, as required by this section, may be subject to seizure
by the commissioner.
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