CHAPTER 12:41:05.01
HONEY HOUSE SANITATION
Section
12:41:05.01:01 Doors and windows.
12:41:05.01:02 Ventilation.
12:41:05.01:03 Lighting.
12:41:05.01:04 Interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
12:41:05.01:05 Water supply.
12:41:05.01:06 Toilet and washroom facilities.
12:41:05.01:07 Honey house premises.
12:41:05.01:08 Honey house interior.
12:41:05.01:09 Honey supers.
12:41:05.01:10 Equipment.
12:41:05.01:11 Protection of honey.
12:41:05.01:12 Containers.
12:41:05.01:13 Pest control.
12:41:05.01:01. Doors and windows. Doors, windows, or other openings to the honey house shall be constructed in a manner that prevents the entry of insects and rodents.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:02. Ventilation. Appliances and equipment shall be installed and operated in a manner that prevents the accumulation of dust, odors, and gasses.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:03. Lighting. Honey houses shall be lighted to permit safe operation. Lights shall be constructed and located so that honey is protected from contamination through the breakage of light bulbs and other glass fixtures.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:04. Interior walls, ceilings, and floors. The interior walls, ceilings, and floors of the honey house shall be constructed of a washable material. Dirt floors are not permitted in any room where honey is handled, extracted, or bottled. Floor drains shall connect to a sewage system. Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:06. Toilet and washroom facilities. All honey houses shall have toilet and washroom facilities located either on the premises or within walking distance. Toilet facilities shall be completely enclosed. A sink with hot and cold running water shall be provided. Soap, clean towels, and a waste receptacle shall be provided. Toilet and washroom facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:07. Honey house premises. Honey houses and the immediate premises shall be kept clean and free of conditions that attract or permit the harborage of insects and rodents.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:08. Honey house interior. The interior of the honey house shall be kept free of insects and rodents. Honey bees brought into or attracted to the honey house shall be abated.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:09. Honey supers. Honey supers shall be stored in a manner that is inaccessible to bees or other insects and rodents, and kept clean and they shall be free from contamination from pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:11. Protection of honey. Honey shall be protected from dust, dirt, insects, rodents, pesticides, or other contamination during extracting, bottling, and storage.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:12. Containers. Honey may be placed only in clean and sanitary containers and only in containers either intended or previously used for human food.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
12:41:05.01:13. Pest control. Only registered pesticides or approved methods may be used within the honey house for control of pests. The use, storage, application, and disposal of chemicals in any form shall be performed in accordance with label instructions and without contamination of honey or honey-handling equipment.
Source: 11 SDR 1, effective July 19, 1984; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986.
General Authority: SDCL 38-18-12, 38-18-28.
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-18-20.
