KRS 252.190: Rules and regulations for control of bee diseases -- Destruction of infected

bees, hives, etc. -- Reporting and publication of information -- Registration fees

-- Failure to comply a violation of statutes.

(1) The Commissioner may make and enforce suc h rules and orders as in his judgment

may be necessary to control, eradicate or prevent the introduction, spread or

dissemination of any and all bee diseases. In the control or eradication of dangerous

bee diseases the Commissioner may destroy by burning o r otherwise any infected

bees, hives, honey or appliances that he may deem necessary for such control or

eradication, without remuneration to the owner. Such infected bees, hives, honey

and appliances shall be deemed a public nuisance.

(2) The Commissioner may publish information concerning the inspection of bees or

bee diseases as he deems necessary to the carrying out of KRS 252.180 to 252.240.

(3) The Commissioner may order persons owning or possessing bees to report

information the Commissioner deems ne cessary for the discharge of his duties

under the provisions of KRS 252.180 to 252.240.

(4) The Commissioner shall promulgate administrative regulations concerning how

moneys are received and dispensed in the Kentucky beekeeping fund established in

KRS 252.185.

(5) The Commissioner may establish a schedule of registration fees to be used for

carrying out the provisions of KRS 252.180 to 252.240.

(6) Any person failing to comply with the rules and orders of the Commissioner shall

be guilty of a violation of KRS 252.180 to 252.240.