Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 - SECT 48

Registration of beekeepers

48. Registration of beekeepers



(1) A person must not keep bees, whether or not that person is the owner of
the bees, unless the person is registered as a beekeeper under this Act.

Penalty: 60 penalty units.

(2) A beekeeper is entitled to registration and renewal of registration, if he
or she-

   (a)  applies for registration or renewal of registration in accordance with
        this Act; and

   (b)  pays the fee fixed by the Minister for registration or renewal of
        registration.

(3) The Secretary must allot a brand to each person registered as a beekeeper.

(4) The Secretary must issue to each person registered as a beekeeper a
certificate of registration or renewal of registration, showing the
beekeeper's registered brand.

(5) A person who is registered as a beekeeper under a corresponding provision
of an Act of another State or Territory is not required to be registered as a
beekeeper under this Act for any period not exceeding 3 months during which
the person keeps bees in Victoria.