Rule 40-4-1-.03 - Queen and Package Bees Produced Outside the State of GeorgiaQueen and package bees produced outside the State of Georgia may be shipped into Georgia when accompanied by a certificate issued by the apiary official of the state where the bees were produced, certifying that the apiaries of the producer have been inspected within one (1) year of the date of shipment and that such apiaries have been found apparently free of American and European Foulbrood and other diseases. All queen and package bees shipped into Georgia must originate from colonies that have been treated at least 7 days prior to shipment with a pesticide registered with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Georgia Department of Agriculture for controlling Varroadestructor.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-4-1-.03
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-14-41, 2-14-44, 2-14-46.
Original Rule entitled "Cancellation of Permits" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.24-.03 adopted. F. and eff. April 8, 1985, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.26-.03 adopted. F. Aug. 15, 1985; eff. Aug. 12, 1985, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.28-.03 adopted. F. and eff. December 10, 1985, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.31-.03 adopted. F. Apr. 15, 1986; eff. Apr. 11, 1986, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.32-.03 entitled "Queens and Package Bees Produced Outside the State of Georgia" adopted. F. Aug. 21, 1986; eff. Aug. 18, 1986, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.33-.03 entitled "Queen and Package Certificates" adopted. F. and eff. December 17, 1986, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.34-.03 adopted. F. and eff. April 16, 1987, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.35-.03 adopted. F. Aug. 25, 1987; eff. Aug. 21, 1987, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.36-.03 adopted. F. and eff. December 22, 1987, the date of adoption.Amended: 40-4-1-0.37-.03 adopted. F. Apr. 22, 1988; eff. Apr. 21, 1988, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.38-.03 adopted. F. Aug. 26, 1988; eff. Aug. 23, 1988, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.39-.03 entitled "Queens and Package Bees Produced Outside the State of Georgia" adopted. F. and eff. December 23, 1988, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.40-.03 adopted. F. and eff. April 24, 1989, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.41-.03 adopted. F. Dec. 20, 1989; eff. Dec. 19, 1989, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.42-.03 adopted. F. and eff. April 20, 1990, the date of adoption.Amended: 40-4-1-0.43-.03 adopted. F. and eff. September 21, 1990, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 40-4-1-0.45-.03 adopted. F. and eff. April 5, 1991, the date of adoption.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Queen and Package Bees Produced Outside the State of Georgia" adopted. F. Oct. 29, 1991; eff. Nov. 18, 1991.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 27, 2005; eff. Nov. 16, 2005.Amended: F. Sept. 23, 2010; eff. Oct. 13, 2010.