Are my apple trees and subsequent bees who partake in fallen apples against the law?

I’m a 32m, lived at this house for my entire life, my mom died literally a year ago tomorrow, she had owned the house, it’s now mine, but she hadn’t lived here in 14 years. Last three years or so ago people have been complaining about bees to the city, despite them being a regular thing for at least 25+ years. Don’t mess with them they don’t mess with you type bees. I keep the sidewalks clear of all apples, the lawn bees feast. I still get letters from the city? What am I doing wrong all of a sudden?