D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1526

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 19-1526 - URBAN APICULTURE: COLONY DISPOSITION
1526.1

A colony shall be selected from honey bee stock bred for gentleness.

1526.2

The possession of Africanized bees is prohibited.

1526.3

A beekeeper shall promptly re-queen the colony with a marked queen if the colony exhibits unusual aggressive characteristics, such as unprovoked stinging or excessive swarming.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-1526

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 11540 (8/21/2015)