How to Obtain a Florist License in Louisiana

Types of Florist Licenses in Louisiana

Louisiana requires individuals and businesses involved in the sale of flowers and ornamental plants to obtain the appropriate license. The three types of licenses available are:

Key Facts

  1. Types of Licenses:
    • Retail Florist License: If you arrange and sell floral designs, cut flowers, and/or ornamental plants, you need a Retail Florist License. You must have a regular employee (minimum of 32 hours per week) at each place of business who is a licensed florist.
    • Cut Flower Dealer Permit: If you sell cut flowers, either singly or in bunches, you need a Cut Flower Dealer Permit.
    • Wholesale Florist License: If you prepare and sell cut flowers, plant materials, and ornamental plants to retail florists and cut flower dealers, you need a Wholesale Florist License. If selling floral arrangements, you also need a Retail Florist License.
  2. Retail Florist License Requirements:
    • Pass a written exam with a fee of $114.
    • Pay a separate fee of $100 for the license itself.
  3. Cut Flower Dealer Permit Requirements:
    • Complete the application and pay a fee of $90 per location/outlet per year.
  4. Wholesale Florist License Requirements:
    • Pass a written exam with a fee of $114.
    • Pay a separate fee of $100 for the license itself.
  5. Exam Process:
    • Apply to schedule your exam with the Horticulture Commission.
    • The exam is in person and can be taken at various locations across Louisiana.
    • You must take the exam within 90 days of submitting your application.
    • Upon receiving your application, the Horticulture Commission will call you to schedule your exam.
    • Pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher.
  • Retail Florist LicenseRequired for businesses that arrange and sell floral designs, cut flowers, and ornamental plants. A regular employee (minimum 32 hours per week) at each business location must be a licensed florist.
  • Cut Flower Dealer PermitRequired for businesses that sell cut flowers, either singly or in bunches.
  • Wholesale Florist LicenseRequired for businesses that prepare and sell cut flowers, plant materials, and ornamental plants to retail florists and cut flower dealers. If selling floral arrangements, a Retail Florist License is also necessary.

Retail Florist License Requirements

To obtain a Retail Florist License, applicants must:

  • Pass a written exam with a fee of $114.
  • Pay a separate fee of $100 for the license.

Cut Flower Dealer Permit Requirements

To obtain a Cut Flower Dealer Permit, applicants must:

  • Complete an application and pay a fee of $90 per location/outlet per year.

Wholesale Florist License Requirements

To obtain a Wholesale Florist License, applicants must:

  • Pass a written exam with a fee of $114.
  • Pay a separate fee of $100 for the license.

Exam Process

For all license types, applicants must schedule an exam with the Horticulture Commission. The exam is administered in person at various locations across Louisiana. Applicants have 90 days from submitting their application to take the exam. The passing score for the exam is 70%.

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