Bee Pest Prevention (Ireland) Act, 1908

Infected areas.

4. The Department may at any time, if they think fit, upon any evidence satisfactory to them, by order, declare any area to be an area infected with bee pest or foul brood, and may cause to be destroyed any bees and articles and appliances used in connection with bee-keeping within that area; and the provisions of the last preceding section relative to notices, including penal provisions, shall apply in the case of every person keeping or having charge of any bees or articles or appliances used in connection with bee-keeping within that area.