Bees Disease Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1972 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Pests/diseases Animal health Apiculture/sericulture Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Offences/penalties Animal production Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 30 January 1995. Abstract The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed. Then it treats issues such as protective measures to be taken against the disease. All plants producing and storing honey must be inspected by the competent authority; rooms and equipment must comply with certain hygienic requirements. Once the disease is officially ascertained, certain protective measures must be taken. Finally, the Ordinance sets out penalties in case of violation. The Ordinance consists of 17 articles divided into 7 Parts. Full text German Website www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance by the Ministry of Food and Rural Space implementing the Bees Disease Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2005 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX