Bee Industry Act (S.N.S. 2005, c. 3). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the bee industry. Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Pests/diseases Inspection Quarantine Disinfection/disinfestation Registration Animal health Animal production Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to the bee industry. In particular, section 3 establishes that every beekeeper or person planning to become a beekeeper shall register with the Apiculturist. The text – consisting of 21 sections – deals with the following aspects: registration, importation of bees or equipment, delegation by Minister, Apiculturist, bee quarantine districts, sale or transfer of bees or equipment, infected honeycomb or honey, inspectors, order by inspector, order respecting disposal, order by justice of the peace, disinfection, duty respecting reportable disease and offence and penalty. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Repeals Bee Industry Act (S.N.S. 1990, c. 3). Legislation | Canada | 1998 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Quarantine, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Bee Industry Regulations (N.S. Reg. 319/2007). Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2012) Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Certification, Registration, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX