Flower dealer licensing
Get authorized to arrange, cut, and sell flowers
Types of licenses
You must be authorized to sell flowers in the state of Louisiana. This at-a-glance comparison tells you what you might need.
What you want to do | Type of license or permit needed |
|---|---|
Sell cut flowers (singly or arranged) to customers | |
Sell cut flowers (singly or arranged) and ornamental plants in pots to customers |
Requirements to stay compliant
Renew your license annually: $90 per location for Cut Flower Dealers, $100 per location for Floral Dealers.
Anyone who applies for a permit must include a Louisiana State Sales Tax, issued through the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation . You need your Louisiana State Sales Tax number prior to getting a permit.
If you're selling woody ornamentals, such as trees or shrubs, you also need a Nursery Stock Dealer Permit .
Exceptions
These licenses are not needed for selling artificial materials or dried plant materials.
Updating your information
Once licensed, if your address or contact information changes, request a change of information .
Licensed flower dealers in Louisiana
Find a cut flower dealer:
Licensed cut flower dealers
List of licensed cut flower dealers in Louisiana as of November 2024
Licenses and permits
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If you sell cut flowers you need a Cut Flower Dealer Permit.
To apply
Complete the application and mail with payment to: Horticulture Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1003, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
Pay fee of $90 per location/outlet per year.
If you sell cut flowers and ornamental plants in pots, you need a Floral Dealer Permit.
To apply
Complete the application and mail with payment to: Horticulture Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1003, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
Pay fee of $100 per location/outlet per year.
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