The division may enter a warehouse, premises, or area to inspect bees and beekeeping fixtures to determine if they (a) are infected with a disease or (b) have been or are being transported in violation of the provisions of this chapter. The division may require the removal from this State of bees or fixtures brought into the State in violation of this chapter. If the division finds that bees or fixtures are infected with a disease or finds that the bees or fixtures have been exposed to infection by a disease it may require the destruction, treatment, or disinfection of bees and fixtures.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 3-183; 1952 Code Section 3-183; 1942 Code Section 3269; 1932 Code 3269; 1922 (32) 1028; 1990 Act No. 395, Section 1, eff April 3, 1990.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 37 - Introduction Of Honey Bees Into State
Section 46-37-05. Definitions.
Section 46-37-10. Certificate of inspection required; exception.
Section 46-37-20. Powers of Commission; rules and regulations.
Section 46-37-25. Commission to delegate duties to director; authority of director.
Section 46-37-30. Inspection; removal or destruction of bees, beekeeping fixtures and appliances.