Man Fined for Exposing Infected Honeycomb in Ontario

Frans Jacobs, working at 495 Highway 3, Norfolk County, Ontario, was convicted for exposing honeycomb accessible to bees while knowing or should have known it was likely infected, violating section 14 of the Bees Act. The offence occurred between June 3 and September 25, 2024, and the conviction was on August 26, 2026. Jacobs was fined $1,000 plus a $250 victim surcharge, totaling $1,250.