Norm SEMA No. 3 establishing and regulating breeding and conservation of native stingless bees (meliponines) within the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Rio Grande do Sul Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Apiculture/sericulture Authorization/permit Animal production Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Norm, consisting of 6 Chapters and 1 Annex, establishes and regulates nursery and conservation of native stingless bees (meliponines) within the State of Rio Grande do Sul. In addition, this Norm aims at the implementation of meliponine nurseries, to meet the social and cultural purposes, scientific research, environmental education, conservation, exhibition, maintenance, breeding, reproduction and marketing of their products and byproducts. The Annex lists stingless bee species present in Rio Grande do Sul. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br