Regulation .04 Plant Dealer License.
Regulation .04 Plant Dealer License.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A plant dealer engaged in the sale or distribution of nursery stock shall hold a valid Plant Dealer License for each sales location.
B.
Requirements for Licensure. An applicant must fulfill the following requirements for licensure:
(1)
Make application to the Department on forms provided by the Department;
(2)
Furnish a list of his suppliers of nursery stock;
(3)
Maintain records for 1 year of plant acquisitions, including certificate of inspection or another document indicating consignor and state of origin;
(4)
Furnish an affidavit attesting to the number of acres, or part of an acre, used as a holding or sales yard for nursery stock;
(5)
Pay annual fees as specified in Regulation .06A at the time of application for, or renewal of, a license;
(6)
Provide access for the inspection of all nursery stock;
(7)
Follow appropriate cultural practices such that an adequate inspection of the nursery stock can be made;
(8)
Provide a suitable means of identifying similar blocks of nursery stock as required by the Department; and
(9)
Keep nursery stock free of plant pests.
C.
A plant dealer will be assigned a permanent license number at the time all requirements for licensure have been met and the original license is issued. Unless sooner revoked, a license is valid for a year beginning January 1, or date of issuance, and ending December 31.
D.
A license is not transferable.
E.
Plant dealer licenses will be renewed annually upon meeting all requirements as outlined in this regulation.