# The Importation of Bees Order 1997, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“bees” means any member of the genus Apis and includes bees in any stage of their life cycle;
“bee pests” means any organisms or pathogens which are injurious to bees or any cultures of such organisms or pathogens;
“the responsible Minister” means in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and in relation to Scotland and Wales, the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/310/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/importation-of-bees-order-1997/article-2
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