1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to natural resources; requiring a report on designation of ginseng.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. GINSENG DESIGNATION; REPORT AND RULEMAKING.
 1.5 	The commissioner of natural resources shall not designate ginseng as endangered, 
1.6 	threatened, or a species of special concern under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0895, 
1.7 	subdivision 3, until the commissioner submits a report to the chairs of the house and senate 
1.8 	committees having jurisdiction over natural resources as to why the change in designation 
1.9 	is necessary. The report must be submitted no later than February 15, 2008. No rule 
1.10 	changing the designation of ginseng is effective until after April 14, 2008.

1.11 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.