106-640. Authority of Commissioner to protect industry from diseases and disorders, etc.
The Commissioner shall protect the bee and honey industry from diseases and disorders of the honeybee (Apis mellifera) and other insects in the superfamily (Apoidea) and shall provide services and enforce provisions of this Article and pursuant regulations. The Commissioner may adopt regulations for prohibiting or regulating the movement of bees and regulated articles into and from quarantine or cleanup areas and enforce procedures for control and cleanup of diseases or disorders in such areas.
The Commissioner is authorized to establish postentry quarantines and issue hold orders for inspection of bees or regulated articles imported into North Carolina. (1977, c. 238, s. 7.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 55 - North Carolina Bee and Honey Act of 1977.
§ 106-634 - Declaration of policy.
§ 106-636 - Powers and duties of Commissioner generally.
§ 106-637 - Authority of Board to accept gifts, enter contracts, etc.
§ 106-638 - Authority of Board to adopt regulations, standards, etc.
§ 106-639 - Regulations for control and prevention of diseases and disorders.
§ 106-639.1 - Permit to sell bees.
§ 106-640 - Authority of Commissioner to protect industry from diseases and disorders, etc.
§ 106-641 - Giving false information to Commissioner; hives; certificates, permits, etc.
§ 106-642 - Emergency action by Commissioner.
§ 106-643 - Designation of persons to administer Article; inspections, etc.
§ 106-645 - Limitations on local government regulation of hives.