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Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds — Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9-601 (2026)
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

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In this subtitle the term “ginseng” includes any part of the plant called Wild American Ginseng (panax quinquefolius l.).
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9-602 (2026)
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

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(a)
A person who collects and harvests ginseng for sale shall hold a valid annual collection permit from the Department.
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(b)
A person who buys ginseng for resale shall register annually with the Department as a ginseng dealer.
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Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9-603 (2026)
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

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The Secretary may:
(1)
Conduct research to determine ginseng population trends, propagation techniques or ways of conserving ginseng;
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(2)
Promote the conservation and export of ginseng;
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(3)
Establish standards for the certification of ginseng intended for export;
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(4)
Establish guidelines and requirements for the conservation and harvesting of ginseng;
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(5)
Require that records be kept by any person who harvests or buys ginseng intended for sale; and
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(6)
Establish conditions under which a permit or registration may be suspended or revoked.
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Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9-604 (2026)
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

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Any records required by this subtitle shall be kept for 3 years and be made available to the Department upon request.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9-605 (2026)
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

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The Secretary may charge the following fees:
(1)
Collection permit - $2 each;
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(2)
Dealer registration - $20 each.
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Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9-606 (2026)
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

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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.