diff --git a/src/aare/devices/bec_worker.py b/src/aare/devices/bec_worker.py
index d6a5c1f8..c0ca889e 100644
--- a/src/aare/devices/bec_worker.py
+++ b/src/aare/devices/bec_worker.py
@@ -270,12 +270,6 @@ class BECClientWorker:
             return True
         return self.planner.is_state(state)
 
-    def current_state(self):
-        if self.simulated:
-            logger.debug("Simulating check_beamline_state")
-            return BeamlineState.MAINTENANCE
-        return self.planner.current_state()
-
     def list_position_devices(self):
         """List the position devices available for the BEC worker"""
         if self.simulated or self.position_devices is None: