Maryland § 5-504
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-504, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-504.
(a) Except as provided in this section, a person may not keep a colony or possess bee equipment that is infected with an infectious bee disease.
(b) Each beekeeper with an infected colony shall notify the Department.
(c) A beekeeper may not sell, barter, or give to any person any infected colony, bee equipment, or appliance unless it is treated in a manner that the Department approves.
(d) (1) The Department may do any of the following:
(i) After sending to the beekeeper a written notice of quarantine, quarantine any apiary containing an infected colony or bee equipment;
(ii) Order treatment of an infected colony or bee equipment; and
(iii) Order destruction of an infected colony or bee equipment.
(2) A quarantine shall remain in effect until the Department issues a written release of the quarantine.
(3) The Department shall instruct the beekeeper on any treatment or destruction that is ordered under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-504
What does Maryland Code § 5-504 cover?
Section 5-504 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 § 5-504?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 5-504" (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?
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How does Maryland § 5-504 apply to my situation?
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