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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 1Art. 12§ 29171 Apiary Disease Concealment Prohibition

§ 29171 Apiary Disease Concealment Prohibition

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§ 29171 Apiary Disease Concealment Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't hide it if bees in your beehive are sick.
  • •You can't try to hide it if bees in your beehive are sick.
  • •This rule is about keeping bees healthy and safe.

Example

You have a beehive in your backyard, and some of your bees get sick.

If you know your bees are sick and you try to hide it, like not telling anyone or moving the beehive to hide the sick bees, you're breaking the law. You need to tell the right people so they can help fix the problem.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 29171 Apiary Disease Concealment Prohibition

No person shall conceal or attempt to conceal the fact that disease exists within an apiary. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1404, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

concealdiseaseapiary

Related Statutes

  • § 29213 Disease Abatement Appeal Extension
  • § 27631 Violating Chapter Provisions
  • § 27632 California Egg Labeling Fraud
  • § 27633 Egg Handler Registration Requirement
  • § 27634 Egg Container Labeling Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29171.
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