Nursery License RequiredPlants & Flowers
Starts, nursery stock and cut flowers. Selling direct to consumers in Maine.
PlantsNursery license
RegulatorDACF
Cut flowersVerify
PestsInspection
What is covered
Covered by this path
- Nursery stock with a license
Needs a different path
- Selling plants without a nursery license
Three compliance steps
ALicense
Anyone selling plants must have a DACF nursery license.
BInspect
Allow inspection.
CSell
At licensed locations.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|
| Plants | Nursery license | DACF |
Frequently asked
Do I need a license for starts?Yes, per Maine Farmers' Markets guidance.
Printable checklist
Nursery license
Inspection scheduled