§ 5–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 5-504 (2026)
Title 5. Pesticide and Pest Control
Subtitle 5. Honey Bees
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(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.