Ginseng Collectors Permit Application Details


Ginseng Collectors Permit Application

General Info - Statewide Permit


The MDA Ginseng Management Program regulates the legal harvest of ginseng per US Fish & Wildlife Service requirements.

This is the Application form to receive a Ginseng Collectors Permit.


  • Annually, after July 1st; due by October 31st.

    Validity Information

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    Approval time

  • $2.00

    Application cost

  • Average completion time

Obtaining the Permit

Ready to get your permit? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. Provide all contact information.

  2. Sign and Date.

  3. Fill out the Annual Ginseng Collecting Survey and please respond to the Program Feedback Questions.

  4. Submit Payment.

Apply for the Permit

Agency/Contact

Permit Issuer - Information

Who issues the permit?

Contact Information

Steven Bell

Email: ppwm.mda@maryland.gov

Tel: (410) 841-5920 / Fax: (410) 841-5925

Work hours: