Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-38-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:30-38-9 - Abandoned apiaries

(a) Any abandoned apiary may be confiscated by the Department.

(b) Prior to confiscation of the abandoned apiary, the Department shall take reasonable steps to locate the owner.

(1) The owner, lessee, or renter of the land where the apiary is discovered shall be notified.

(2) The local beekeeping organization shall be notified and given sixty (60) days to locate the owner.

(3) A notice of confiscation shall be placed at the apiary one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to confiscation.

(c) If the Department is unable to locate the owner upon completion of the above steps, it shall destroy the apiary or donate the apiary to an appropriate research facility.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-38-9

Added at 23 Ok Reg 878, eff 5-11-06