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.