Peter  wrote:>The biggest sticking point with inspection has always been that the law includes a provision "allowing" inspectors on private property without 1) permission of the owner; 2)  probable cause; 3) a warrant. Without probable cause (the suspicion of a crime) you couldn't get a warrant<

Since bee diseases are endemic -  and so in every hive - suspicion of disease can always be justified. The inspection is to check if the 'crime' is only at petty levels or sufficient to endanger the public interest. 

In other areas, eg UK,  inspection is arranged peaceably with the owners, who appreciate the overall benefits.  Someone else coming free to do all the hard work of a close examination – bring it on!   Surely it is just a matter of establishing good public relations?  

Or do perhaps some worried New York State beekeepers really have something exceptional to hide? 

 Robin 

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