Federal Law on beekeeping. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Ecological production/organic production Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes The Federal Law enters into force from the date of its official publication. Abstract The present Federal Law establishes legal basis for breeding and keeping honeybees and their usage for pollination of agricultural entomophilous plants. It regulates relationship accompanying activities in the field of beekeeping and also protection of honeybees. The Federal Law consists of 8 Chapters composed of 35 articles. Chapter 1 lays down the general provisions. Chapter 2 deals with carrying out activity in the sphere of beekeeping. Chapter 3 regards property matters in the field of beeke Full text English