Kentucky State Apiary Law for Beekeepers

252.190 Rules and regulations for control of bee diseases - Destruction of infected bees, hives, etc. - Reporting and publication of information - Registration fees - Failure to comply a violation of statutes. (1) The Commissioner may make and enforce such rules and orders as in his judgment may be necessary to control, eradicate or prevent the introduction, spread or dissemination of any and all bee diseases. In the control or eradication of dangerous bee diseases the Commissioner may destroy by burning or otherwise any infected bees, hives, honey or appliances that he may deem necessary for such control or eradication, without remuneration to the owner. Such infected bees, hives, honey and appliances shall be deemed a public nuisance.