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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION |
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Chapter 19-15. FISH AND WILDLIFE |
Section 19-1523. URBAN APICULTURE: TRANSPORTATION PERMIT
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1523.1No person shall transport into the District, any colony, portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, used hives, or any other used apiary appliance without first obtaining a permit from the Department.
1523.2To obtain a permit to transport a colony or portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, or used hives into the District, the beekeeper shall provide the Department with the following information:
(a) The name, phone number, e-mail address, and street address of the beekeeper;
(b) A description of the item(s), quantity, and origin of item(s) to be brought into the District; and
(c) A certificate of inspection performed by the state of origin within the previous ninety (90) days.
1523.3No person shall transport out of the District any colony, portion of a colony, bees on combs, empty used combs, or used hives without first notifying the state of destination, and obtaining a Certificate of Apiary Inspection from the Department.
1523.4To obtain a Certificate of Apiary Inspection, a person shall provide the Department with the following information at least thirty (30) days prior to transport:
(a)Name, phone number, e-mail address, and street address of beekeeper; and
(b)Apiary item, quantity leaving the District, destination, date of movement, and reason for movement.
1523.5The Department shall inspect the colony for disease prior to issuing a Certificate of Apiary Inspection.