Section 9-212 – Seizure for Noncompliance
Any lot of agricultural, vegetable, herb, flower, tree, or shrub seed not in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the Secretary to a court in the county in which the seed is located. If the court finds the seed is in violation of this subtitle and […]
Section 9-601 – “Ginseng” Defined
In this subtitle the term “ginseng” includes any part of the plant called Wild American Ginseng (panax quinquefolius l.).
Section 9-213 – Prosecutions
(a) When the Secretary finds that any person has violated any of the provisions of this subtitle, he may institute judicial proceedings in the county in which the violation occurred. He may file information with the Attorney General with the view of prosecution. (b) No prosecution under this subtitle may be instituted without first affording the defendant […]
Section 9-602 – Collection Permit; Registration of Dealer
(a) A person who collects and harvests ginseng for sale shall hold a valid annual collection permit from the Department. (b) A person who buys ginseng for resale shall register annually with the Department as a ginseng dealer.
Section 9-214 – Civil Penalties
(a) Instead of any other penalty under this article, the Secretary may impose, on any person who violates an order issued by the Secretary under this subtitle, a civil penalty for each seed lot in violation of the order, as follows: (1) For a first violation for which a civil penalty is imposed, not more than $100; […]
Section 9-603 – Authority of Secretary
The Secretary may: (1) Conduct research to determine ginseng population trends, propagation techniques or ways of conserving ginseng; (2) Promote the conservation and export of ginseng; (3) Establish standards for the certification of ginseng intended for export; (4) Establish guidelines and requirements for the conservation and harvesting of ginseng; (5) Require that records be kept by any person who harvests […]
Section 9-301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Certified Irish potatoes”, when intended to be used for propagation purposes, means Irish potatoes and parts of them which conform to the standards fixed by the Secretary in classifying and determining what shall constitute “certified” potatoes for propagation purposes and in conformity with the rules […]
Section 9-604 – Records
Any records required by this subtitle shall be kept for 3 years and be made available to the Department upon request.
Section 9-302 – Rules and Regulations
The Secretary may adopt and enforce rules and regulations requiring the payment of reasonable fees necessary to effectuate the purposes of this subtitle.
Section 9-303 – Disposition of Fees and Money Collected
All fees and money collected by the Secretary under this subtitle shall be used to defray partially the expenses incurred administering this subtitle. Any unexpended funds shall revert to the general funds of the State at the end of the fiscal year.