Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-22.9

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 21-22.9 - European honeybee certification

All honeybees transported into Iowa shall be acCornpanied by an approved certificate or permit from the state of origin indicating that the bees are European honeybees. Honeybees must be certified by one of the following methods:

1. Honeybees are located outside counties which have been determined by the state of origin to be infested with Africanized honeybees.

2. Honeybees have been tested according to the 1991 NASDA National Certification Plan and found to be European.

The certificate or permit shall state the method used to certify the bees. The certificate or permit shall be dated within 90 days prior to entry into Iowa. Africanized honeybees may not be transported into Iowa.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-22.9