Nursery Program Staff:
Nursery Program Staff:
Nursery Program Manager / Inspector (Northern Region)
Peggy McKie
405 South 21st Street
Sparks NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-3672
Fax: (775) 353-3638
pgmckie@agri.nv.gov
Agriculturist Inspectors (Southern Region)
2300 McLeod
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 668-4590
Fax: (702) 668-4567
Xenia Duranovic
(702) 668-4569
xeniad@agri.nv.gov
Plant Industry Administrator
Dawn Rafferty
405 21st Street
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-3600
Fax: (775) 353-3638
drafferty@agri.nv.gov
State Plant Pathologist
Dr. Shouhua Wang
405 South 21st Street
Sparks NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-3765
shwang@agri.nv.gov
State Entomologist
Jeff Knight
405 South 21st Street
Sparks NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-3767
jknight@agri.nv.gov
Noxious Weed Program Specialist
Scott Marsh
405 South 21st Street
Sparks NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-3673
smarsh@agri.nv.gov
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
native
Can I sell
native plants in Nevada?
Yes. Native plants, including cactus, yuccas and others that
are harvested and sold in the nursery trade are subject to the regulations of
different agencies. Native plants propagated by licensed nurseries do not have
to have the special "native plant tag" so long as their origin can be clearly
traced. Here are some tips to avoid trafficking in illegal plants:
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Buy plants from a licensed nursery
dealer. Check with the Nevada Department of Agriculture to see if the
supplier is
licensed to sell nursery stock.
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If the plants were collected in
the wild, make sure each one is tagged with a native plant tag issued by a
government agency such as BLM or Nevada Division of Forestry. If the tag looks
old, it may have been used before. Check the legality with the agency named on
the tag, either BLM, NV Division of Forestry, or other.
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Get a written bill
of sale from the seller. If they are unwilling to give you one, be
suspicious.
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Keep all tags and invoices on
file. Tags do not have to stay on the plant, but they should be in the
possession of the final owner. Cactus owners may be asked at any time to
provide this information.
What are the
American Standards for Nursery Stock?
What are the American Standards for Nursery Stock?
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has adopted the
American Standard for Nursery Stock. This manual sets forth size standards for
the different categories of nursery stock. It is used as a guide for
buying and selling plant stock. Size guidelines are based on the relationship of caliper/height/root
spread and are specific to type of nursery stock. The
American Standard for Nursery Stock is available from the American Nursery and
Landscape Association, 1250 I St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005.
What if I chose not to follow nursery law requirements?
As of 1998, civil penalties for nursery violations went
into effect. Fines of up to $5,000.00 can be issued for violations of
Nevada nursery laws.
I want to ship plants overseas. What is required?
International shipments of any plant may require an export certificate
such as a federal phytosanitary certificate
and may need an import permit issued by the importing country.
Contact the Nevada Department of Agriculture if you
want to export plants from the U.S. to other countries. exceptions
Do I need a license to sell plants in Nevada?
It depends! If you intend to offer plants for sale as
a part of your business, in most cases you will need to obtain a license to
sell nursery stock from the Department.
There are exceptions:
1. If you produce and sell
only vegetable plants intended for agricultural production (used by other
farmers);
2. If you are a wholesale
nursery licensed in another state and sell directly to nursery stock
dealers licensed by the state of Nevada;
3. If you sell only indoor
decorative plants/cut flowers;
4. If you raise plants only as a
hobby, sell only occasionally, and do not advertise or otherwise solicit
nursery stock for sale; or
5. You sell only bulbs.
If you still
aren't sure if you need a license,
Contact the Nevada Department of Agriculture
office in your region for more information.
You will also need
to contact your local city or county government for business license
information before you open your business.
What is
"nursery stock"?
Nevada law defines nursery stock as any plant or plant part
intended for planting, propagation or ornamentation. This includes
trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, bulbs, sod,
aquatic plants, etc. House
plants that cannot be grown outside are the exceptions.
I'm a landscaper. Do I need a license to sell nursery stock?
If you provide nursery stock to your clients Nevada law
requires you
to obtain a license to sell nursery stock from the Nevada Department of
Agriculture. There are a few exceptions.
What kind of
nursery license do I need?
Nursery license categories fall into three basic category:
Registered place of business (RPB) - Businesses
physically located in Nevada such as retail nurseries, wholesale growers,
home improvement centers, hardware stores, grocers, landscaper contractors, landscape architects, native
plant collection and sales.
Peddler - Any person who does not have a nursery in this state and
who sells nursery stock to businesses other than those with a license to sell
nursery stock. For example, a wholesale nursery licensed in another
state who sells directly to businesses such as contractors, developers, that
do not have a Nevada nursery stock dealer license, or directly to
homeowners must
obtain a license to sell nursery stock from the Department.
Agent - A person who solicits sales for a business possessing a
nursery license in this state, outside of the county where the licensed
business is located.
I still have
questions about getting a license. Who do I call?
Click here for
information
Will the
Department inspect my nursery or holding yard?
The Department has the authority to
inspect any location where nursery stock is held or stored.
What do
inspectors look for?
Inspectors will check to see that
the plants are free from pests, are in good
condition, and are labeled according to state requirements. If plants
are infested with a pest, are in poor condition, or found to be in violation
of a quarantine or other requirement, you may be ordered to remove the plants
from sale until released by the Department. Inspectors may ask to
see the shipping documents which accompanied the plants to verify their
origin and compliance with state or federal quarantine requirements.
How do I get
help with pest identification?
The state entomologist (insects,
spiders, and other arthropods), state plant pathologist (plant disease
specialist), and weed specialist are all located in the Reno office of the
Department of Agriculture. They are happy to assist Nevada's licensed
nurseries with pest identification.
I'm a
homeowner. Where can I go for help with garden, lawn or pest problems?
The University of Nevada Cooperative
Extension offers assistance to home gardeners with questions about pest
identification, soil analysis, plant selection, and more. Ask a Master
Gardner at:
www.unce.unr.edu
.
What
What should I do when I receive plants at my nursery or jobsite?
Every person selling or installing
nursery stock has a responsibility to provide their customers with healthy,
vigorous plants. The first step occurs the moment the delivery truck arrives
with the stock. Before unloading, check the driver’s paperwork. You will
want to see that the invoice lists the proper items, but most importantly, you
must make sure that there is an inspection certificate. This will be a certificate, stamp, or statement that
agriculture officials in the originating state have inspected the plants and
found them to be free of insects and disease. Nevada Revised Statute
554.246 states that no one may transport nursery stock into or through Nevada without this
certificate. In addition, any stock coming out of quarantined areas must
carry quarantine compliance certification which verifies the plants meet the specific
requirements of an applicable quarantine. Always check with the
Department
if you have any questions regarding the shipment.
Next, check the plants as you are off-loading them.
Look along the trunks and stems and under leaves for the presence of insects,
diseases, or their damage. Check for weeds in pots. If you spot
pests, put the stock in an isolated area and call the
Nevada Department of Agriculture for
assistance. Remember, you CAN
reject a load! Nursery stock is the number one avenue for the introduction of
pests. A little prevention will go a long way, when you compare it to
the costs of eradication.
Shipping
nursery stock into Nevada - Commercial shipments
Shipping
nursery stock into Nevada - Commercial shipments
Please
review Nevada and federal
quarantines before shipping nursery stock into Nevada. The following
requirements apply to all commercial shipments of nursery stock entering
Nevada:
1. All shipments (each delivery) must be accompanied by
an inspection certificate issued by the originating state agriculture officer (state
department of agriculture or county agriculture commissioner). California shippers: you need a "nursery
stock inspection certificate for interstate shipment" issued by your county agriculture
commissioner's office.
2. If a
state or federal quarantine
(pdf) covers any
agricultural commodities you intend to ship, a "certificate of quarantine compliance" or phytosanitary certificate is required and must accompany the shipment, with a
copy left at each delivery site. If you don't know if there are quarantines
that apply to your area, contact your local agriculture official or the
Nevada Department
of Agriculture.
3. Nursery stock must not be infested with pests.
Shipments
intercepted without the required documents or that are infested with pests
will be rejected and returned to origin. Quarantined commodities shipped
without required documentation are subject to seizure and destruction. Nevada businesses that
accept nursery stock in violation of Nevada nursery laws are subject to
enforcement action, including fines.
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