This bill establishes a new provision for lifetime ginseng harvesting permits specifically for disabled veterans in Iowa. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a resident who has been honorably discharged from military service and has a service-connected disability rating of zero percent or higher. Eligible veterans can apply for a lifetime ginseng harvesting permit by submitting an application and paying a one-time fee of $7 to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The permit allows them to harvest ginseng in compliance with existing season restrictions, quantity limits, and reporting requirements.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the DNR create an application form and adopt necessary rules for implementation, with assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs in verifying applicants' statuses. All fees collected from the issuance of these permits will be deposited into the state fish and game protection fund. This initiative aims to support disabled veterans by providing them with the opportunity to engage in ginseng harvesting as a means of recreation and potential income.