Decree-Law No. 37/2000 establishing the legal regime for apículture 'Apis mellifera' species. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Classification/declassification Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law establishes the legal regime for apículture 'Apis mellifera' species. It consists of 12 articles and 1 annex defining, regulating and classifying different apiculture activities to be performed within the territory of the Republic of Portugal. It establishes controls to be carried out by competent authority and sanctions to be paid for illegal activity. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 349/2004 ruling on the settlement of bee houses in Alentejo. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Classification/declassification, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX