Proposed changes to regulation underway
Proposed amendments to designate additional pests
and diseases under Regulation 57 of the Bees Act are currently
underway. These changes were requested by the industry and are
supported by the Ontario Beekeepers' Association. The proposed
regulation with the suggested additional pests and diseases was
posted for public comment on the provincial regulation registry
from December 13, 2012 to January 27, 2013.
There are no other changes to the Bees Act
or its regulations being proposed at this time.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry
of Rural Affairs have an obligation to consult on any proposed
change to legislation affecting the apiary sector.
Small Hive Beetle has been confirmed in Ontario