§ 29110 Bee Pest Quarantine Rules

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•The state can set up special rules to stop bad bugs from hurting bees.
•These rules can stop bees, hives, or bee stuff from moving into or around the state if there's a risk.
•The rules are made to keep bees safe and healthy.

Example

A beekeeper wants to move their beehives to a new place in the state.

If the state has a rule to stop a bad bug from spreading, the beekeeper might not be allowed to move their hives until they check for bugs. This keeps other bees safe.

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§ 29110 Bee Pest Quarantine Rules

The secretary may adopt by regulation and establish, maintain, and enforce a quarantine at the boundaries of, or within, the state, to protect the bee industry against the introduction or spread of any bee pest. The secretary may make and enforce such regulations as may be necessary to prevent any bees, comb, hives, or appliances from passing over any quarantine line that is established and proclaimed pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 683, Sec. 12. (AB 719) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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quarantine bee industry bee pest bees, comb, hives, or appliances

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29110.

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