# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds

### Subtitle 6. Ginseng Control

#### Section 9-601

In this subtitle the term "ginseng" includes any part of the plant called Wild American Ginseng (panax quinquefolius l.).

#### Section 9-602

(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

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 or buys ginseng intended for sale; and

(6) Establish conditions under which a permit or registration may be suspended or revoked.

#### Section 9-604

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

#### Section 9-605

The Secretary may charge the following fees:

(1) Collection permit - $2 each;

(2) Dealer registration - $20 each.

#### Section 9-606

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.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)