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IL SB3433
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dale Fowler
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AI Summary
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Amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act to authorize seizure and forfeiture of any device, equipment, vehicle, or conveyance used or attempted to be used in violation of the Act, with court adjudication procedures and sale proceeds deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund
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Requires harvest license holders ($7 fee), grower's license holders ($25 fee), and dealer's license holders ($50-$100 fee) to immediately produce their license upon request by Department of Natural Resources employees or law enforcement officers
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Expands prohibitions to include attempted violations for harvesting wild ginseng without a license and trespassing to harvest ginseng
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Removes the previous 5-year cap on license suspensions, allowing the Department to suspend violators for periods determined by administrative rules
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Adds the Ginseng Harvesting Act to the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act's list of applicable laws requiring reporting of seized and forfeited property
Legislative Description
GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026