Importation of Bees Act (Chapter 49:02). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Legislation Date 1910 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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 Implemented by 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