Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this Act or rules promulgated under the authority of this Act is, for each offense, guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
     Ginseng possessed, harvested, cut, rooted up, gathered, propagated, sold, purchased, traded, or given away in violation of the provisions of this Act is contraband. Contraband ginseng is subject to seizure and confiscation and shall be disposed of as directed by the Department.