Rhode Island § 4-12-4 - Apiculture
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 4-12-4 — Apiculture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-12-4. Apiculture
R.I. Gen. Laws § 4-12-4
§ 4-12-4. Inspectors — Qualification.
Any person appointed by the director as an apiary inspector shall be a practical beekeeper who before being appointed shall furnish the director with satisfactory evidence that the appointee possesses a practical knowledge of beekeeping and is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of honey bee diseases and honey bee pests and/or is a graduate of an agricultural college with qualifying training in apiculture. The state inspector, or appointed deputies and assistants, may not own more than fifty (50) colonies of honey bees.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 495, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 4-12-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 4-12-4 cover?
Section 4-12-4 ("Apiculture") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 4-12-4?
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