§ 35-25-108 — Beehives equipped with movable combs - certificate - permit

(1) Beehives shall be equipped with movable combs.

(2) Bees on combs and used beekeeping appliances or equipment entering
Colorado must be accompanied by a certificate declaring the apiaries from which
the bees, appliances, or equipment originated to be free from contagious diseases.
This certificate shall be from a duly authorized inspector of the state of origin.

(3) Anyone desiring to move bees on combs or used bee equipment into the
state of Colorado shall be required to secure an entry permit from the
commissioner. Application for this permit shall be accompanied by a timely
certificate of inspection, as defined by the commissioner, issued from the state
apiary inspection agency of the state of origin, showing freedom from contagious
disease, the number of colonies to be moved, and the county to which the owner or
operator desires to move. The owner or operator of the bees or equipment shall
notify the commissioner upon arrival in the state.

Legislative History

Source: L. 73: p. 206, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 7-7-8. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1595, � 8, effective April 3.