California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §29073: The inspector, in a summary manner, may destroy, where required, any and all colonies, bees, combs, or hives that contain pests that are unlawfully moved within the state wherever they may be found.

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An inspector may destroy bee colonies, combs, or hives containing pests that are unlawfully moved within the state, as required.

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The inspector, in a summary manner, may destroy, where required, any and all colonies, bees, combs, or hives that contain pests that are unlawfully moved within the state wherever they may be found.

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