Declaration of biosecurity emergency areas for American foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae) (L.N. No. 17 of 2024).

The Minister declares the whole of Fiji as a biosecurity emergency area for American Foulbrood (Paenibacillus larvae). This Declaration prohibits any movement of honey bees, beehives and bee products excluding extracted honey for commercial purpose and any movement of any material such as bee keeping tools and equipment exposed or having any type of contact with honey bees within Fiji unless the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji provides prior authorization for the movement. It lays down penalties for any person who contravenes any direction made pursuant to this Declaration in accordance with Schedule 5 to the Biosecurity Act 2008.