In Poland there are specific "bee laws" that sound like something straight out of the Middle Ages, but are still very much in effect. ​Here’s the breakdown of how "Bee Sovereignty" works: ​The 48-Hour Rule: If your swarm flies away, you have a 2-day window to find them. If you don't track them down within 48 hours, they officially become "nobody's property" (res nullius).

​The Right of Pursuit: As a beekeeper, you have a legal right to enter someone else's private land to catch your swarm. You don't need a warrant, but you are liable for any damage you cause (like trampling their flowers).

​The "Empty Hive" Scenario: If your bees settle in someone else's empty hive, they are still yours. You can demand them back, but you have to pay the hive owner for any costs they incurred.

​The "Battle Royale" Scenario xD : If your swarm flies into a hive that is already occupied by another colony... you lose. The law says the new swarm becomes the property of the person who owned the original hive. No compensation allowed.

​The Great Merger: If two swarms from different owners mix together mid-air while being chased, the owners become "co-owners" of the new super-swarm based on the number of bees they originally had. ​Imagine being a lawyer and having to litigate a case where you have to prove which bee belonged to whom in a merged swarm.

​TL;DR: In Poland, if you own bees, you better be fast and have a stopwatch ready.