§ 29191 Bee Colony Strength Certification

• •Bee colonies must be checked to count how many active frames of bees they have.
• •The check can be done by counting clusters, frames, or another way the secretary approves.
• •This rule helps make sure bee colonies are healthy and strong.

A beekeeper wants to sell their bee colonies.

Before selling, the beekeeper must have someone check the colonies to count the active frames of bees. This shows the buyer that the colonies are healthy and strong.