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Plant Protection - Live Plant Licensing Program

This Division is responsible for inspecting and licensing all plant growers and dealers (including florists and landscapers) in Georgia to ensure that plants for sale are properly maintained, healthy, and free from insect, disease, and weed pests.  We also ensure that Federally Listed Noxious Weeds are not being sold or distributed in Georgia.  If you are interested in opening a nursery, greenhouse, florist shop, or landscape company, please contact us for a license application.

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 Application for Live Plant License (28KB)  

excel file 2009 North Georgia Nursery Book (3MB)

excel file 2009 South Georgia Nursery Book (1MB)

 Plant Protection Regulations - Current (749KB) 

Phytosanitary Certification

Japanese Beetle Compliance Program

Federal Imported Fire Ant Quarantine

Federal Noxious Weeds

Starting a Greenhouse Business