Commentary on Sections Part 2 – Support for Agriculture Etc Chapter 2 - Powers to modify legislation relating to financial and other support Section 18 - Power to modify legislation relating to support for apiculture
133.The EU’s Apiculture Programme supports beekeeping through the national apiculture programmes, which aim to improve general conditions for the production and marketing of honey and other apiculture products. It covers technical assistance to beekeepers, combatting disease and pests, transhumance, laboratory and market support for apiculture products, restocking, applied research programmes, market monitoring and enhancement of product quality.
134.Section 18 provides the Welsh Ministers with the power by regulations to modify legislation relating to apiculture so far as it has effect in relation to Wales. The legislation that the Welsh Ministers have the power to modify under this section is listed in subsection (2).