Ohio § 909.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 909.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 909.08.
Each person within the state that intends to sell, trade, gift, or otherwise distribute
queen bees, packaged bees, nucs, or colonies shall file with the department of agriculture
a request for the certification of all of the person's queen rearing apiaries for
which certification is requested. Each request shall be accompanied by a certification fee of fifty dollars or an
amount specified in rules adopted by the director of agriculture. The director may require all queen rearing apiaries to be inspected as specified
in rules adopted by the director at least once each year. If the inspection results in the diagnosis of any serious bee disease or pest or
indicates the presence of Africanized honey bees, the owner thereof shall not sell,
trade, gift, or otherwise distribute any bees until the diagnosed problem has been
controlled or eradicated to the satisfaction of the director. When such serious bee diseases or pests have been controlled or eradicated in the
queen rearing apiary, or if no serious bee disease or pest is diagnosed or Africanized
honey bees are found, the director may issue an official certificate. A copy of the certificate shall be included with each queen, nuc, or colony provided
by the producer. The certificate shall expire on the thirty-first day of May of the following year
and may be renewed annually. The use of tags or other devices bearing an invalid or altered certificate and the
misuse of any valid certificate is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 909.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 909.08 cover?
Section 909.08 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 909.08?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 909.08" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 909.08 apply to my situation?
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