Hearing--Staying of effective date of order--Exception--Affirmation, amendment or revocation of order

Any owner of an apiary who has been ordered to treat, destroy, or remove an apiary or regulated pest pursuant to § 38-18-16 , may request a hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26 before the date specified in the order. The request shall stay the effective date of the order unless the secretary finds that to delay effectiveness of the order would constitute an eminent hazard to life or property, including other bees. The secretary may affirm, amend, or revoke the order at the hearing. Source: SL 1986, ch 330, § 19; SL 1989, ch 344, § 4; SL 1992, ch 280, § 8.