Alabama § 2-14-11 - Destruction of Diseased Bees, Supplies or Equipment.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 2-14-11 — Destruction of Diseased Bees, Supplies or Equipment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-14-11. Destruction of Diseased Bees, Supplies or Equipment.
Any colony or colonies of bees, combs, honey frames, hives, supers or other beekeeping supplies or equipment found to be infected with American Foulbrood or any other infectious or contagious disease of bees which cannot be satisfactorily controlled is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be destroyed by burning by the beekeeper or other person in control of such diseased bees. Upon failure of the beekeeper to destroy the diseased bees and equipment, the commissioner or his agents or employees are hereby authorized to and may destroy such bees and equipment.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 2-14-11
What does Code of Alabama § 2-14-11 cover?
Section 2-14-11 ("Destruction of Diseased Bees, Supplies or Equipment.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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