You need at least two licenses to operate a nursery in Illinois.
If you want to operate a nursery in Illinois, you must apply for two different licenses with the state's Department of Agriculture. One is to operate your nursery, and the other is to buy and sell plants. In addition, you will need to submit to an inspection of your nursery and apply for any additional permits specific to your type of operation and the kinds of plants you may buy, store and sell.
Instructions
1. Visit the Illinois Department of Agriculture's website (a link is provided in the References section) and scroll down the page until you see the heading "Nursery Program."
2. Select "Application for Nursery/Greenhouse Certificate" by right-clicking on the title and selecting "Open in New Window." The form opens in PDF form, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader software to read.
3. Minimize the open window and go back to the Nursery Program heading.
4. Select "Nursery Dealer Certification" by right-clicking the heading, which opens a new window.
5. Minimize this window as well and refer back to the Nursery Program heading.
6. Select any and all permits you may also need, in the same manner as in steps 2 and 4.
7. Fill out and complete each application online. Then print each document and sign and date them.
8. Mail each document according to the address provided on each application.
9. Wait for the state Agriculture Department to contact you to arrange an inspection.
10. Make yourself available at the time and date of the inspection. Once the inspection is complete, the Department of Agriculture either issues your license or informs you of any problems you need to correct before issuance.
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