Maryland Code, Agriculture § 9-603

(1) Conduct research to determine ginseng population trends, propagation techniques or ways of conserving ginseng;

(2) Promote the conservation and export of ginseng;

(3) Establish standards for the certification of ginseng intended for export;

(4) Establish guidelines and requirements for the conservation and harvesting of ginseng;

(5) Require that records be kept by any person who harvests or buys ginseng intended for sale; and

(6) Establish conditions under which a permit or registration may be suspended or revoked.