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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 15.07.01.08" title_num="15" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="01" heading="Transporting Bees.">
  <text>A person may transport through Maryland a bee colony only under the following conditions:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each bee colony shall be screened or covered at all times to prevent bees from escaping;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An operator of a motor vehicle transporting bees shall keep the bees from being agitated by operating the vehicle's motor at all times unless refueling, or unless the bees are enclosed in a refrigerated section of the vehicle where the temperature is maintained at 45°F;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A motor vehicle containing bees may not be operated more than 1 mile from any interstate highway; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If bees are released for any reason from a vehicle, the operator or other responsible person shall report the release immediately to the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland State Police.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>