
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 |
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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
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.