Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-78.12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, October 2, 2024

Rule 571-78.12 - Additional restrictions and prohibitions for wild ginseng

(1)Seeds.

a. All persons harvesting wild ginseng shall plant all seeds collected from such plants within 100 feet of the parent plant. Seeds collected for planting pursuant to this subrule should be collected from the fruit by gently pressing the fruit of the ginseng.

b. A person shall use no tool other than the person's finger to plant seeds from wild ginseng and shall push each seed to a depth of no more than one inch into the soil.

c. A person shall not possess or transport seeds of wild ginseng more than 100 feet from the site of the parent plant.

(2)Dealing.

a. A person shall not purchase or sell wild ginseng if the person knows or should have known that the ginseng was harvested illegally.

b. A dealer shall not purchase wild ginseng without inspecting the permit of the harvester or dealer. A dealer shall not purchase wild ginseng if the dealer knows or should have known that the harvester or dealer has violated this chapter.

c. A person shall not buy, deal, purchase or otherwise transact business involving seeds from wild ginseng.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-78.12

ARC 7680B, IAB 4/8/09, effective 4/1/09