New South Wales Consolidated Acts

APIARIES ACT 1985 - SECT 16

16 Access to beehives to be kept clear

(1) A beekeeper shall at all times keep the normal access to a beehive which is kept by the beekeeper clear from obstructions which would prevent or impede the inspection of the beehive by an inspector.

(2) If a beekeeper fails to comply with subsection (1), an inspector may direct the beekeeper to comply with that subsection within a specified period.

(3) If a beekeeper fails to comply with any directions of an inspector given under subsection (2) within the specified period, an inspector or a person authorised in writing by an inspector may enter on to the land on which the hive is located and carry out such work as will cause subsection (1) to be complied with.

(4) Any beekeeper who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a penalty not exceeding 5 penalty units.