Monica Reed

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New law as of today in Tennessee

Honeybees have never been more valuable!

Crucial to agricultural crops and producers of honey!  Beehives are now a lucrative target for thieves!

This is no petty crime! A new law makes it a felony to steal a beehive!

Fun fact, did you know the Federal Government considers bees to be livestock? Just like cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, etc.

Bee thefts are at an all-time high! Several hives have been stolen in middle Tennessee in recent years.

The new law which goes into effect TODAY, makes it a class C felony. That means, you get caught stealing a beehive, it’s a $10,000 fine and up to 15 years in prison.

Save the bees, don’t steal the bees!

(Video courtesy of David Burns)

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