SERVICE
Get a license to sell plants in San Francisco
You need a License to Sell Nursery Stock to sell plants and plant products for planting, propagation, or ornamentation in California.
What to know
Cost
Nurseries have to pay an annual fee to CDFA based on the size of their growing grounds (see application for details).
You need a license to sell nursery stock
Nursery stock includes plants, seeds, roots, and cuttings, intended for planting, propagation, or ornamentation. Learn more about the requirements in California Food and Agricultural Code Division 4, Part 3.
What to do
2. Contact us
Let us know if you have questions. We will let you know once we process your application.
Supporting information
Special cases
If you sell less than $1000 in a year
You might be exempt from the license fees if:
- Your sales are less than $1,000 in a fiscal year
- You let us know you intend to sell plants
- You produce all the plants
- You sell your plants in San Francisco county
If you meet all the requirements above, you can apply for Fee Exempt License.
Get help
Agriculture Program
SFAgriculture@sfdph.orgPartner agencies
What to know
Cost
Nurseries have to pay an annual fee to CDFA based on the size of their growing grounds (see application for details).
You need a license to sell nursery stock
Nursery stock includes plants, seeds, roots, and cuttings, intended for planting, propagation, or ornamentation. Learn more about the requirements in California Food and Agricultural Code Division 4, Part 3.
What to do
2. Contact us
Let us know if you have questions. We will let you know once we process your application.
Supporting information
Special cases
If you sell less than $1000 in a year
You might be exempt from the license fees if:
- Your sales are less than $1,000 in a fiscal year
- You let us know you intend to sell plants
- You produce all the plants
- You sell your plants in San Francisco county
If you meet all the requirements above, you can apply for Fee Exempt License.
Get help
Agriculture Program
SFAgriculture@sfdph.org