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2012 SESSION

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SB 354 Beehive Grant Fund and Beehive Grant Program; created.

Introduced by: R. Creigh Deeds | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Beehive Grant Program.  Creates the Beehive Grant Fund and Beehive Grant Program for new beehives. The grant is $200 to registered beekeepers for each new hive purchased or materials or supplies purchased to construct a new hive. The bill limits the grant to $2,400 per individual per calendar year. Grants would be paid from such funds as are appropriated for the purpose. This bill is identical to HB 300.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Beehive Grant Program.  Creates the beehive grant fund and program for new beehives. The grant is $200 per new hive for registered beekeepers who have the hives inspected by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill limits the grant to $2,400 per individual per calendar year. The beehive grant program is contingent upon an appropriation of general funds effectuating the provisions of the bill.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Beehive tax credit.  Creates a tax credit for new beehives of $200 per hive for registered beekeepers who have the hives inspected by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill limits the credit to $2,400 per taxpayer per calendar year.