That the majority of serious insect pests that occur in the United States are of foreign origin. About 90% of these introduced pests have come in on shipments of plants, seeds, or plant products.
Kentucky's Licensing Information for Kentucky Nursery and Nursery Dealers
Did you know?
Plant Sales Licensing
If you deal with plants or plant material, such as a nursery, garden center, landscaper, sod producer or perennial grower, in Kentucky then you are required to have a nursery or nursery dealer license!! This license is above and beyond a business license.
"Why Do I Have To Be Licensed?"
Chapter 249.060 states: "Every resident nursery or dealer selling nursery stock in this state shall ANNUALLY file credentials with the state entomologist." and Chapter 249.010 gives the definitions (9, 10 a,b,c and 11) of those who are to be licensed.
"But I am not a nursery!"
You may not consider yourself a 'nursery'; but if you sell plants or plant material in Kentucky then you are required by Kentucky state law to have a nursery or nursery dealer license!! This license is above and beyond a business license.
Thinking about getting into the nursery or landscape business?
Your on the right track! You will need a nursery or nursery dealer license! However, a nursery or nursery dealer license is probably not the only one you need. See what other licenses you may need to apply for through Kentucky's Secretary of State's office.
Do you ship out of state?
Some states may require a certificate of inspection (nursery license) for goods that we do not regulate. For example, Tennessee requires shipments of annuals grown in Kentucky to be accompanied by a Kentucky nursery license.
Licensed Businesses
Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 249.060 states: "Every resident nursery or dealer selling nursery stock in this state shall ANNUALLY file credentials with the state entomologist."
See who is licensed in the state of Kentucky.