§ 5–503
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 5-503 (2026)
Title 5. Pesticide and Pest Control
Subtitle 5. Honey Bees
§ 5–503LinkCopy Citation
(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.