Kris Watson, Manager, State Entomologist, (801) 982-2311 (office), (801) 982-2313 (lab)
Important News:
The Nursery Program is now live on the Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS).
If you currently have a UtahID account, you will be able to login using those credentials. If you do not have a UtahID, you will be directed to create one. For more information about UtahID, please visit https://idhelp.utah.gov.
Guides to AIMS
To apply for a Nursery License:
- Fill out the application
- Determine the license type and amount of money your license will cost
- Return the application via mail or deliver in person at the Utah Dept. Agriculture Main Office (4315 South 2700 West TSOB South Bldg, Floor 2 Taylorsville, UT 84129-2128)
To check your license status:
- Visit the License Look-up page
- Scroll down to find Nursery License, click on the license type button
- Scroll down to find “YOUR NURSERY NAME” and notice the status
NOTE: Organization Provisional Permit no longer available, all entities selling perennial plants must obtain an annual nursery license.
- Lists of Licensed Nursery Agents, Outlets, and Nurserymen
- Nursery License Types
- Nursery License Application
- National Plant Board: US/Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan
UTAH CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO NURSERIES:
- Utah Nursery Act (Utah Code Annotated: Title 4, Chapter 15)
- Agricultural Fair Trade Act (Utah Code Annotated: Title 4, Chapter 8)
- Utah Nursery Rule (R68-6)
- Compliance Procedures (R68-19)
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