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IA HF2251
IA HF2251A bill for an act relating to ginseng harvesting fee and licensing requirements.(Formerly HF 2021.)
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to ginseng harvesting fee and licensing requirements. Under current law, the department of natural resources (department) is authorized to establish a program governing the harvesting and sale of American ginseng. The bill prohibits the department from imposing a fee or licensing requirement for the harvesting of wild ginseng beyond the applicable requirements of the convention on international trade in endangered species and wild fauna.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources from imposing any fees or requiring licenses for the harvesting of wild ginseng beyond what is already mandated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), an international agreement that regulates the trade of endangered species. This means that while the department can still regulate the harvesting and sale of American ginseng, including setting specific harvest times and requiring dealers to register and keep records, they cannot add extra financial burdens or licensing requirements on individuals who are simply harvesting the wild plant, unless those requirements are directly related to CITES regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Natural Resources (House)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 190. (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=HF2251 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2251.html |
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