The Legislature has found that ginseng Panax quinquefolius L., is listed as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, and as such, must be protected from extinction. The purpose of this article is to provide a mechanism for collection and exportation of ginseng while at the same time preventing the depletion of wild ginseng populations throughout the state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 9 - Conservation and Natural Resources.
Chapter 13 - Forests and Forest Products.
Article 10 - Ginseng Regulation.
Section 9-13-240 - Findings and Purpose.
Section 9-13-241 - Definitions.
Section 9-13-242 - Collection of Ginseng.
Section 9-13-243 - Registration of Ginseng Dealers, Growers and Collectors.
Section 9-13-244 - Record Keeping Requirements.
Section 9-13-245 - Exportation of Ginseng From Alabama.
Section 9-13-246 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations.
Section 9-13-247 - Monitoring Program Conducted.
Section 9-13-248 - Right of Entry.