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 9-602 – 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 9-603 – 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 9-604 – Records

    Any records required by this subtitle shall be kept for 3 years and be made available to the Department upon request.

Section 9-605 – Fees — Amount

    The Secretary may charge the following fees:         (1)    Collection permit – $2 each;         (2)    Dealer registration – $20 each.

Section 9-606 – Fees — Disposition

    Any fees collected pursuant to this subtitle shall be placed in a fund to defray partially the costs of administering this subtitle. Any unexpended funds shall revert to the General Fund of the State at the end of the fiscal year.