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IA HF2021
IA HF2021A bill for an act relating to ginseng harvesting privileges for disabled veterans.(See HF 2251.)
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to lifetime ginseng harvesting permits for disabled veterans. The bill defines “disabled veteran” as a resident of Iowa who has been honorably discharged from active military service in the armed forces of the United States and who has a service-connected disability rating of 0 percent or higher. A disabled veteran may obtain a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit upon payment of a fee of $7 to the department of natural resources (DNR). The permit shall authorize a disabled veteran to harvest ginseng in accordance with applicable season restrictions, quantity limits, and reporting requirements. DNR shall prepare an application to be used by a person requesting a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit under the bill. The department of veterans affairs shall assist DNR in verifying the status or claims of applicants. The bill directs all fees collected to be deposited in the state fish and game protection fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit for disabled veterans, defining a "disabled veteran" as an Iowa resident who received an honorable discharge from U.S. armed forces service and has a service-connected disability rating of 0% or higher, as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For a one-time fee of $7, these veterans can obtain a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that allows them to harvest ginseng according to established season, quantity, and reporting rules, replacing the need for an annual permit. The DNR will create an application form, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will help verify applicant eligibility. All fees collected will be deposited into the state fish and game protection fund.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2251. (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2021 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2021.html |
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