R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-12-15
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§ 4-12-15. Powers and duties of director Rulemaking.
Official statutory text
The director shall, from time to time, make regulations carrying out the provisions and requirements of §§ 4-12-1 4-12-17, including regulations under which inspectors and other employees shall:
(1) Inspect apiaries and equipment associated with beekeeping;
(2) Investigate, control, eradicate, and prevent the dissemination of honey bee diseases and pests; and
(3) Supervise or cause the treatment, control or destruction of honey bees infected with diseases or pests.
(1) Inspect apiaries and equipment associated with beekeeping;
(2) Investigate, control, eradicate, and prevent the dissemination of honey bee diseases and pests; and
(3) Supervise or cause the treatment, control or destruction of honey bees infected with diseases or pests.
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