Indiana § 14-24-8-2 - Notice to destroy pests or pathogens
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§ 14-24-8-2. Notice to destroy pests or pathogens
Sec. 2. (a) If a pest or pathogen is discovered as a result of an inspection under this chapter, the division shall provide a written notice of the discovery to the person that owns or controls the apiary.
(b) The notice must include the following:
(1) A description of the action needed to destroy or control the pest or pathogen.
(2) The date by which the action must be taken.
(c) The notice may provide that bees may not be sold or transported from the apiary until the pest or pathogen is successfully treated. The notice may require that bees shall be transferred to movable frame hives within a specified time and that, if the transfer is not performed as specified, the division director may order the destruction of all hives and bees dwelling in the hives.
(d) A written notice issued under this section is effective when served. A person who is aggrieved by the notice may request an administrative adjudication under IC 4-21.5-3-6. In addition, an aggrieved person may seek temporary relief from the notice under IC 4-21.5-4. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, a hearing on temporary relief must be conducted within five (5) days of receipt of the hearing request at a location convenient for both parties or virtually.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-7-8-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.92-2025, SEC.33.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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