A plant dealer engaged in the sale or distribution of nursery stock shall hold a valid Plant Dealer License for each sales location. Requirements for Licensure. An applicant must fulfill the following requirements for licensure: Make application to the Department on forms provided by the Department; Furnish a list of his suppliers of nursery stock; Maintain records for 1 year of plant acquisitions, including certificate of inspection or another document indicating consignor and state of origin; Furnish an affidavit attesting to the number of acres, or part of an acre, used as a holding or sales yard for nursery stock; Pay annual fees as specified in Regulation .06A at the time of application for, or renewal of, a license; Provide access for the inspection of all nursery stock; Follow appropriate cultural practices such that an adequate inspection of the nursery stock can be made; Provide a suitable means of identifying similar blocks of nursery stock as required by the Department; and Keep nursery stock free of plant pests. 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. A license is not transferable. Plant dealer licenses will be renewed annually upon meeting all requirements as outlined in this regulation.