Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (Varroasis in Bees) Order, 1998.

These Regulations provide for the taking and examining of samples of bees, combs or hive debris for the presence of the disease Varroasis and if the presence of the disease is established the taking of measures to control the spread of the disease. An authorized officer may take samples of any bees, combs or hive debris in order to see if they are free from Varroasis and mark any hive or appliance for identification purposes. If the report on the examination of a sample submitted under the Regulations or article 3(1)(a) of this Order confirms the presence of Varroasis the Minister may any of the measures set out in regulation 5 including serving on the owner or person in charge of the hive from which the sample was taken a notice requiring the destruction, treatment or isolation of infected objects.