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§ 3-117.1. Requirements for transport of bees into state

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 2. Agriculture

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 2. Agriculture
Chapter 1. Agricultural Code (Refs & Annos)
Article 3. Entomology and Plant Industry (Refs & Annos)
E. Oklahoma Apiary Act
2 Okl.St.Ann. § 3-117.1
§ 3-117.1. Requirements for transport of bees into state
Currentness
A. Prior to entry into Oklahoma all migratory beekeepers and persons shipping or transporting bees into Oklahoma shall provide the following to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry:
1. Information required on an entry form prescribed by the Department;
2. An entry inspection fee as established by the Department; and
3. A copy of the certificate of inspection issued from the state of origin.
B. All persons shipping or transporting bees into Oklahoma for sale shall also provide the purchaser with a copy of the certificate of inspection issued from the state of origin.
C. Except for persons in subsection B of this section, all other persons transporting bees into the state shall be required to retain a copy of the certificate of inspection for the duration that the bees remain in Oklahoma and shall be able to present the certificate of inspection upon request by the Department.
D. The Department may inspect any bees or vehicles transporting bees entering the state at any time.

Credits

Laws 2005, c. 135, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2 Okl. St. Ann. § 3-117.1, OK ST T. 2 § 3-117.1
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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