Nev. Rev. Stat. § 552.205

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 552.205 - Colony strength: Establishment of standards; inspectors; certification; fees

The Department may, if the demand for pollination service is found by the Department to warrant such action:

1. Establish standards of colony strength based upon:

(a) The number of bees per hive;

(b) The number of cells containing brood per hive;

(c) The health of the bees and brood; and

(d) Any other factors which reasonably relate to the ability of the colony to pollinize horticultural and agricultural crops.

2. Appoint qualified inspectors to determine colony strength.

3. Certify hives of bees used in commercial pollinization on the basis of colony strength.

4. Establish reasonable fees to cover the cost of colony strength inspection and certification.

NRS 552.205

Added to NRS by 1959, 253; A 1993, 1706; 1999, 3637