N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1803.02 - Apiary Maintenance
(a) Pursuant to
RSA 429:4, no person shall keep or maintain bees in any hive other than a movable frame hive that permits a thorough examination of every comb for
the presence of pests. The use of all other types of hives or receptacles for bees, whether manufactured or natural, shall be prohibited.
(b) Beekeepers shall maintain their apiaries and all bee equipment in such a manner that the apiaries or equipment
shall not be susceptible to robbing in any form or at any time.
(c) Beekeepers shall maintain their
apiaries such that they are suitable for inspection, such as free from physical hazards or unsafe conditions for the inspector.
(d) If the inspector finds conditions (a), (b), and (c) above are not met, or other unsanitary conditions are
found, including but not limited to the presence of infectious diseases or equipment or combs infested with insects or other animals, such conditions
shall be abated by the beekeeper as directed by the inspector.
Notes
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Agr 1800) #5802, eff 3-25-94, EXPIRED: 3-25-00
New. #7284, eff 5-24-00, EXPIRED: 5-24-08
New. #10586, eff 5-13-14
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(a) Pursuant to RSA 429:4, no person shall keep or maintain bees in any hive other than a movable frame hive that permits a thorough examination of every brood comb for the presence of diseases or parasites. The use of all other types of hives or receptacles for bees, whether manufactured or natural, shall be prohibited.
(b) Beekeepers shall maintain their apiaries and all bee equipment in such a manner that the apiaries or equipment shall not be susceptible to "robbing" in any form or at any time.
(c) If the inspector finds conditions (a) and (b) above are not met, or other unsanitary conditions or maintenance methods are found, including but not limited to the presence of infectious diseases, equipment or combs infected with insects or other animals, or improper use of treatments not in accordance with the label, then such conditions or methods shall be abated by the beekeeper as directed by the inspector.
Notes
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Agr 1800) #5802, eff 3-25-94, EXPIRED: 3-25-00
New. #7284, eff 5-24-00, EXPIRED: 5-24-08
New. #10586, eff 5-13-14