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Utah Code § 4-11-111

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§ 4-11-111. Importation of bees or appliances into state -- Certification required -- Inspection discretionary -- Authority to require destruction or removal of diseased bees and appliances.

Official statutory text

(1) (a) A person may not bring or import any bees in packages or hives or bring or import any used beekeeping equipment or appliances into this state without obtaining a certificate from an inspector authorized in the state of origin certifying that: (i) the bees, apiary equipment, or appliances have been inspected within the current production season; and (ii) all diseased colonies in the apiary at the time of the inspection were destroyed or treated. (b) A person bringing or importing bees into the state shall advise the department of the address of the bees' destination and furnish the department with a copy of the certificate of inspection upon entry into the state. (c) A person intending to hold bees in the state for a period of time exceeding 30 days shall comply with Section 4-11-104. (2) (a) A person may not bring or import any used apiary equipment, except after obtaining a certificate from an inspector authorized in the state of origin certifying that all potentially pathogen-conductive apiary equipment or appliances are appropriately sterilized immediately before importation. (b) A person bringing or importing used apiary equipment shall advise the department of the address of the destination in the state and furnish the department with a copy of the certificate of inspection upon entry into the state. (3) Used apiary equipment or appliances that have been exposed to terminal disease may not be sold without the consent of the bee inspector or the commissioner. (4) In lieu of the certificate required by Subsection (1), the certificate may be a Utah certificate. (5) (a) If the department determines it is necessary for any reason to inspect any bees, apiary equipment, or appliance upon arrival at a destination in this state, and upon this inspection finds terminal disease, the department shall cause all diseased colonies, appliances, and equipment to be either: (i) destroyed immediately; or (ii) removed from the state within 48 hours. (b) The costs of complying with Subsection (5)(a)(i) or (ii) shall be paid by the person bringing the diseased colonies, appliances, or equipment into the state.

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