Any person may request the department to provide inspection, sampling, and laboratory examination of honey bees and beekeeping equipment for the purpose of determining eligibility to meet special requirements for shipment to other states and for export, under the following procedures:
    (1) Request an inspection at least seven days in advance of the anticipated date of movement. A Request for Special Inspection, FDACS-08179, revised 07/17, is incorporated herein by reference and provided for this purpose. A copy of this form is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09148.
    (2) Provide authorized representatives with directions to the apiary, and, if requested, assistance in handling the colonies and equipment for examination.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 586.10(2). Law Implemented 586.02(13), 586.03(3) FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92, 6-20-00, 1-1-14, 3-27-18.