Law regulating transhumance and protection of bee-hives. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Niedersachsen Document type Legislation Date 1953 (1972) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Animal production Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to transhumance of bees and protection of bee-hives. The competent authority may open, modify or close down a bee-breeding colony. The texte consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.niedersachsen.de