Law No. 14.763 regulating nursery, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Hygiene/sanitary procedures Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transport/storage Internal trade International trade Food quality control/food safety Animal production Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 7 articles, regulates nursery, trade and transport of stingless bees (meliponíneas) in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Law allows management, multiplication of colonies, acquisition, custody, trade and other activities related to stingless bees, and the use of products obtained with the meliponary, within rural and urban areas of Rio Grande do Sul, in compliance with Federal Law and municipal Law. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br