Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 290. Weights, Measures and Standards § 290.763

(a) Obtain a permit from the department of natural resources.

(b) Collect only wild ginseng in its natural habitat during the season of August 15 through December 31.

(c) Collect only mature wild ginseng plants with ripe berries and not less than 3-leaf stems, or prongs.

(d) Replant on the collection site all seeds from collected wild ginseng plants.

(e) Obtain written authorization from a land manager, landowner, authorized agent, or other person entitled to the ginseng if collecting wild ginseng from property other than the collector's property.

(a) Green weight.

(b) Dry weight.

(c) County where collected.

(d) Date collected.

(a) Collector's name and address.

(b) Dealer license number.

(c) Ginseng certificate number.

(d) Green weight.

(e) Dry weight.

(f) County where collected.

(g) Year collected.

(h) Date of sale.

(5)  1 A person selling wild ginseng shall attest in an affidavit that the wild ginseng sold was collected in this state in accordance with this act. The affidavit shall be in the form prescribed by the director.