Law no. 20/2023 on beekeeping. Country/Territory Albania Document type Legislation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Law 20/2023 Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Processing/handling Animal production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Animal health Animal reproduction Offences/penalties Protection of environment Transport/storage Pastoralism Urban and peri-urban agriculture Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 1 May 2023. Abstract This Law is aimed at: determining the rules for exercising the activity of beekeeping, as an activity of vital interest, national interest, useful for the preservation of the natural environment, ecosystem and agriculture; assignment of duties to the responsible authorities; guaranteeing natural pollination and biodiversity of bee species, with special reference to protection of the bee race (apis mellifera carnica). This text is divided into ten thematic Chapters and a total of 36 articles. Titles of Chapters are as follows: I. General provisions; II. Movement and transportation of bees; III. Bee reproduction and pastures; IV. Protection of bees; V. Quality beekeeping; VI. Pollination, urban beekeeping and food; VII. Responsible institutions and support of the beekeeping sector; VIII. Processing and storage of honey; IX. Administrative offenses, measures and execution; and X. Transitional and final provisions. Full text Albanian Website qbz.gov.al