8. (1) When the destruction of hives, bees or accessories be deemed necessary by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, he shall indemnify the owner or possessor thereof, or both, as the case may be, upon an equitable basis, which shall be left to his discretion.
(2) Nevertheless, in the case of section 7, the owner or possessor of the hives, bees or accessories shall be entitled to no indemnity.