Iowa HF2251 eliminates ginseng harvesting fees and licensing requirements beyond international trade regulations.

Iowa HF2251 amends the ginseng harvesting and sale program by prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from imposing fees or licensing requirements for wild ginseng harvesting beyond those required by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and Wild Fauna. The bill sets the ginseng harvesting period from September 1 to November 1 and mandates the registration of dealers and exporters, record-keeping, and certification of legal taking. Violators face fines under state law.

Iowa HF2251 eliminates ginseng harvesting fees and licensing requirements beyond international trade regulations.

Iowa HF2251 amends the ginseng harvesting and sale program by prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from imposing fees or licensing requirements for wild ginseng harvesting beyond those required by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and Wild Fauna. The bill sets the ginseng harvesting period from September 1 to November 1 and mandates the registration of dealers and exporters, record-keeping, and certification of legal taking. Violators face fines under state law.