312 IAC 19-1-8 Harvesting quota

Sec. 8. A person must not harvest or possess harvested wild ginseng unless the ginseng plant is harvested under the conditions of the quota established as follows: (1) Each individual ginseng plant must demonstrate at least one (1) of the following: (A) At least three (3) prongs and a flowering or fruiting stalk. Except as provided in subdivision (2), the entire stalk and leaves must be retained with the plant until the plant is taken to the ginseng harvester's residence or place of business. As used in this clause, "prong" means a true compound leaf, including five (5) leaflets (three (3) large leaflets and two (2) small leaflets). (B) At least four (4) internodes on the rhizome. As used in this clause, "internode" refers to a section containing a stem scar. (2) Mature fruits and any seeds from a harvested plant must be planted in the vicinity where the plant was taken in a manner that encourages the germination and growth of new plants. (3) Mature fruits and seeds must not be sold or removed from the vicinity where the plant was taken except under a license issued by the division under this subdivision.