Maryland § 5-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-501.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Abandoned apiary” means an apiary where a beekeeper fails to maintain a colony.
(c) “Apiary” means a place where one or more bee colonies may be maintained.
(d) “Appliance” means any device used in handling bees, hives, honey, or wax.
(e) “Bee” means the common honey bee, apis mellifera, at any stage of development.
(f) “Bee equipment” means any part of a hive, including any frame, hive body, or super.
(g) “Colony” means a hive that contains bees, comb, and honey.
(h) “Disease” means an abnormal condition resulting from action by a parasite, predator, or infectious agent.
(i) “Hive” means a container for housing bees.
(j) “Honey house” means a structure where honey is extracted and processed for sale.
(k) “Packaged bee” means any bee shipped in a combless package.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-501
What does Maryland Code § 5-501 cover?
Section 5-501 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-501?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-501" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 5-501 apply to my situation?
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