Alberta Beekeepers Plan Regulation (Alta. Reg. 59/2006). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 2006 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Policy/planning Research Internal trade Institution Animal production Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes In compliance with the ongoing regulatory review initiative, this Regulation must be reviewed on or before 31 May 2011. Abstract Section 4 and 8 establish respectively the “Alberta Beekeepers Plan” and the “Alberta Beekeepers Commission”. The purposes of the Plan is to: a) initiate and carry out projects or programmes related to research and studies with respect to the beekeeping industry and to the production and handling of honey, including research and studies; b) assist, educate and inform producers, dealers and processors in developing and improving the beekeeping industry and methods regarding the production and processing of honey and honey products; c) assist in the development and promotion of the beekeeping industry in Alberta; d) advise governments on matters concerning the beekeeping industry e) to c-operate with the government of Canada and the government of Alberta with respect to the maintenance of the quality and standards of the regulated product; f) co-operate with any organizations involved in the beekeeping industry. The text consists of 42 sections divided into 4 Parts as follows: General operation of Plan (1); Governance of Plan (2); Conduct of elections (3); Transitional provision, review and repeal (4). One Schedule is enclosed. Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (RSA 2000, c. M-4). Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2020) Keyword: Internal trade, Policy/planning, Institution, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Alberta Beekeepers Authorization Regulation (Alta. Reg. 72/2006). Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2011) Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX