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Please read carefully, even if the business is not a "nursery", a license may still be needed.

Remember, when in doubt, it's best to ask!

  • Class A nursery license is needed if you are growing the plants.
    • For example, buying transplants and growing to a larger size, growing plants from seeds or cuttings, dividing plants already on hand, etc.
  • Class B nursery license is mainly for garden centers that are overwintering plants from one year to the next.
  • Class A nursery dealer license is for garden centers and landscapers who do NOT overwinter nursery stock.
  • Class B nursery dealer license is for businesses who derive 90% or more of their sales from things other than nursery stock.
    • You must call to verify if you qualify for this license. 

Below is a listing of different types of plants and types of plant sales which tells if a license is needed. If you are unsure, please contact us

  • Cut flowers: No
  • Annuals/bedding plants only: No*
  • Vegetable production only: No*
  • Flea market sales: Yes**
  • Daylilies: Yes
  • Garden center: Yes
  • Houseplants only: No***
  • Landscape/landscape contractor, even if no plants are kept on premises: Yes
  • Lawn maintenance (hedge trimming, mowing, etc., no planting of material): No
  • Mulch providers: No
  • Perennials only: Yes
  • Production nursery (actively growing plants): Yes
  • Roses only: Yes
  • Sod producers: Yes 

* a license is only required if you are selling plants to businesses out of state

** a license is only required for flea market sales if the plant is a perennial type of plant. Examples include hostas, oregano, trees, shrubs, blackberries, strawberries, etc. For annual flowers and vegetables, a license is not needed

***Online plant sales (regardless of plant type) either through a personal business website or Esty, eBay etc. require a Class A nursery license.