{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1825.07","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1825.07","heading":"Diseased colonies or equipment.","body":"(a)\nThe Department shall establish procedures and may take measures to control the spread of bee diseases and may order a beekeeper to take measures to control the spread of bee diseases.\n\n(b)\nThe Mayor shall treat or destroy the bees, hives, and honey of a beekeeper who fails to take measures ordered by the Mayor to eradicate or control bee disease.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 18. Animal Control.","Subchapter II-A. Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1825.07","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"9e22890de4d557a23a1cff44ff3601ce1bf08465ebeb422111b3fa6e977c89bd","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1825.06","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1825.08"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}