Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulation of the Harvest and Purchase of Wild Ginseng [2 VAC 5 ‑ 321]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes regulations for the harvest and purchase of American ginseng plants and parts.
State Authority Section 3.2-1002 A of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To ensure the long-term survival of American ginseng in the Commonwealth and its continued viability as a profitable export.
Meetings See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: David Gianino  / Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
Address: P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-3515    FAX: (804)371-7793    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Proposal to establish regulations for the harvest and sale of American ginseng plants and parts Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/14/2013.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/3/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/20/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is