(a) The Department shall establish procedures and may take measures to control the spread of bee diseases and may order a beekeeper to take measures to control the spread of bee diseases. (b) The Mayor shall treat or destroy the bees, hives, and honey of a beekeeper who fails to take measures ordered by the Mayor to eradicate or control bee disease.
Diseased colonies or equipment
D.C. Code § 8-1825.07 — under Sustainable Urban Agriculture Apiculture..
D.C. Code § 8-1825.07