Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-3-117: Inspection fee - Inspection procedures

A. 1. Any beekeeper who requests inspection of an apiary,

colony, hive, apiary equipment, or premise pursuant to the Oklahoma

Apiary Act, is subject to an inspection fee as established by the

State Board of Agriculture.

2. During an inspection or upon request, the Oklahoma

Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry may take samples. The

manner of sampling, the cost of sampling, and the method of testing

shall be established by the Board.

B. Any inspections of an apiary performed at the request of a

beekeeper shall be limited to availability of time and personnel.

C. 1. Standard precautions for the prevention of the

transmission of bee diseases or pests to humans, animals, and bees

shall be followed by the Department when inspecting apiaries

pursuant to their official duties specified by the Oklahoma Apiary

Act.

2. Except for emergency situations or when enforcement of the

provisions of the Oklahoma Apiary Act is required, the Department

shall observe the health standards and sanitary requirements of the

apiary.