A recent claim suggests that a new regulation will impose a fee for beehives taken to forested…

A recent claim suggests that a new regulation will impose a fee for beehives taken to forested areas. This assertion, shared on July 12, 2026, by an X account, has garnered over 100,000 views and has been circulated across various social media platforms. The claim is confirmed by Article 16 of the General Directorate of Forestry's (OGM) 2026 circular No. 319, which stipulates a "Bee Accommodation Ecosystem Service Fee" for each hive from beekeepers applying for permits. This fee is charged only once per calendar year and is applicable to all honey forests and bee accommodation sites.