Importation of Bees Order 1997 (S.I. No. 310 of 1997). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Apiculture/sericulture International trade Authorization/permit Animal production Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order will come into force on 17 March 1997. Abstract Subject to the exemptions provided in articles 4, 5 and 6, the importation of bees or bee pests into Great Britain is prohibited. The responsible Minister may issue general licences exempting the importation of bees or bee pests from the prohibition A licence issued (a) shall be published in such manner as the responsible Minister may decide; (b) shall authorize generally the importation of bees or bee pests from any country named in it; (c) may be issued subject to conditions which may be varied from time to time; and (d) may be suspended or revoked at any time. The responsible Minister, or any person authorized by him for the purpose, may issue specific licences exempting the importation of bees or bee pests from the prohibition. A specific licence (a) shall be issued to a named person; (b) shall be valid for a specified period not exceeding three years; (c) shall specify the country or countries from which bees or bee pests may be imported; and (d) may be issued subject to conditions, which may be varied from time to time. Specific licences are valid for a specified period not exceeding three years (art. 6). Article 7 sets out the procedure to be followed before a specific licence is suspended or revoked. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Repealed by Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Wales) Order 2006 (W.S.I. 1710 (W.172) of 2006). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Insects, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Bee Diseases and Pests Control (England) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 342 of 2006). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Insects, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) Order 2007 (S.S.I. No. 506 of 2007). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Insects, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX