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| A fuzzy photo of a bee for an even fuzzier proposed law! |
A new bill in Utah threatens the health of bees and the future of Utah's entire beekeeping industry. Here are the key points:
- Removes the requirement of a moveable frame for inspection.
- Prohibits the county inspector from inspecting unless a specific complaint is given.
- Eliminates mandatory yearly inspections.
- Encourages limitations on migratory beekeepers.
- Prohibits cities from making their own beekeeping codes.
From facebooking with one of the authors, it seems that this is intended to be an anti government move that is supposed to liberate the beekeepers from the tyranny of government. As I asked questions, I found that there seems no reason for this change other than deregulation for the sake of deregulation.
I haven't myself felt oppressed by the beekeeping regulations and those I have talked to in the state may have gripes, but they can't really point to what damage is being done to them by our beekeeping code.
On the flip side there is a real fear with experienced beekeepers that our ability to combat bee health issues will be limited by the proposed deregulation. Certainly, we will have fewer tools for the next big fight with American Foul Brood, or any other pest that comes along. I personally think beekeepers will loose personal property rights as we will have a bigger risk to the bees that we have worked so hard to keep fit and healthy.
For a link to the new changes click here. This will also allow give you a link to Representative Marc Roberts, the sponsor of the bill.
For all of you Utah residents that want to let your representative and senator know what you think click here to find them.
I encourage you to be engaged whether you agree with my opinion or are opposed to it. The greatest threat to liberty has always been complacency.
Manana!
I haven't myself felt oppressed by the beekeeping regulations and those I have talked to in the state may have gripes, but they can't really point to what damage is being done to them by our beekeeping code.
On the flip side there is a real fear with experienced beekeepers that our ability to combat bee health issues will be limited by the proposed deregulation. Certainly, we will have fewer tools for the next big fight with American Foul Brood, or any other pest that comes along. I personally think beekeepers will loose personal property rights as we will have a bigger risk to the bees that we have worked so hard to keep fit and healthy.
For a link to the new changes click here. This will also allow give you a link to Representative Marc Roberts, the sponsor of the bill.
For all of you Utah residents that want to let your representative and senator know what you think click here to find them.
I encourage you to be engaged whether you agree with my opinion or are opposed to it. The greatest threat to liberty has always been complacency.
Manana!
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