Maryland § 5-503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-503.
(a) (1) A beekeeper shall register annually with the Department each colony that it maintains, as provided in this subsection.
(2) On or before January 1 of each year, the beekeeper shall complete and submit to the Department a registration form on which the beekeeper shall state the number of colonies he maintains and the location of each colony.
(3) The Department shall adopt a form which shall be used to comply with the registration requirements of this subsection.
(b) Any person who is not registered as a beekeeper under this section and who acquires a colony shall register it with the Department within 30 days after the acquisition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-503
What does Maryland Code § 5-503 cover?
Section 5-503 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.
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