2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 29140-29145 :: Article 10. Exportation

29140.  As used in this article, "certificate" means the
certification by a commissioner, or an inspector of the condition of
any apiary which is to be transported to another state or country.

29141.  The board of supervisors of any county may estalish a
schedule of fees for certificates for bees on comb to be paid by
persons that request the certificates.

29142.  No fee shall be charged for certification required by any
law, regulation, or requirement of the United States.

29143.  The schedule of fees for the certificates shall be based
upon the estimated cost of the inspection.

29144.  A commissioner shall make reasonable inspection as may be
necessary to determine the facts which are required by the state or
country of intended destination and shall issue a certificate that
states the facts which are determined upon receipt of the scheduled
fee for a certificate or, if no scheduled fee has been established,
upon request.

29145.  It is unlawful for any person to alter, deface, or misuse
any certificate issued pursuant to this article.