Delaware § 7505 - Structure of hives.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 7505 — Structure of hives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7505. Structure of hives.
All persons keeping bees in this State shall provide movable frames in all hives used by them, and cause the bees in such hives to construct all combs in such frames so that such frames may be removed from the hive without injuring other combs in the hive, and so that all the surface of the combs may be examined visually. The State Apiarist will provide notice in writing if bees are not in moveable frames, and the person keeping the bees will have 1 year to get into moveable frames before a penalty is assessed.
46 Del. Laws, c. 111, § 5; 3 Del. C. 1953, § 7505; 82 Del. Laws, c. 181, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7505
What does Delaware Code § 7505 cover?
Section 7505 ("Structure of hives.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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