12-6-253. Required recordkeeping and retention.

A person who participates in the procurement of palmetto berries shall maintain a legible record of all activities and purchase transactions of saw palmetto berries. Such record shall include the following information:#

1. (1)

   The names and addresses of such person and of the landowner;#

2. (2)

   The date or dates of harvesting;#

3. (3)

   The weight, quantity, or volume and a description of the type of saw palmetto berries harvested;#

4. (4)

   The amount of consideration given for the harvested saw palmetto berries and a copy of the check or voucher or documentation evidencing the electronic funds transfer given as consideration for such harvesting;#

5. (5)

   A signed statement from such person that he or she has the landowner’s permission to harvest saw palmetto berries; and#

6. (6)

   A scanned or photocopied copy of a valid personal identification card of such person and of the landowner.#

A person required to record information as set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall maintain such records for not less than two years from the date of harvest.#