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Importation of Bees Act (Chapter 49:02).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1910 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent the introduction of the disease amongst bees known as "foul brood".
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Apiculture/sericulture Pests/diseases International trade Authorization/permit Animal production
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act introduces measures to prevent the spreading of a disease affecting bees. It prohibits the importation of bees without a written permission of the President and the importation of specified material relating to bees altogether. The Act sets out powers of authorized officers in relation with inspection of consignments, apiaries or places where honey or beeswax is sold and defines regulation-making powers of the President.

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

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Importation of Bees Order (Chapter 49:02).

Legislation | Botswana | 1910 (2008)

Keyword: Animal health, Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX