In an effort to regulate the nursery stock industry, ensuring both environmental safety and consumer protection, the 505 Nursery Dealer License Application stands as a pivotal document within this sector. Revised in July 2011, this form caters to individuals or firms engaged in reselling nursery stock, rather than growing it themselves. The form outlines a tiered fee structure based on the square footage of the heelyard area, ranging from $150.00 for areas 0-5,000 square feet to $450.00 for areas exceeding 15,001 square feet. It mandates that dealers provide adequate facilities for the maintenance of nursery stock in a viable condition and comply with inspections for pests, diseases, and noxious weeds. The license, which expires annually on October 31, carries stringent requirements against engaging in dishonest practices, such as misrepresentation, sale of poor-quality stock, and the failure to honor contracts. The form also includes provisions for cancellation of the license for a variety of infringements, including violations of specific Acts and regulations. Additionally, it requests information on whether the dealer has a heelyard or display area for inspection and opts in for business contact details to be included in an online directory, underscoring the importance of transparency and regulatory compliance in the trade of nursery stocks. Accompanying the application are fees for inspection, late renewals, and nursery certificate tags, especially for out-of-state shipments, delineating the financial obligations of nursery dealers. The application process culminates with submission to the Arkansas State Plant Board, reflecting the protocol for formal registration and operational oversight within the state.
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| Form Name | Form 505 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
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| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | licensee, false, Misrepresentations, nursery license arkansas |
FORM 505 NURSERY DEALER LICENSE APPLICATION
REVISED- 7/2011
(All licenses expire on October 31 following date of issue.)
DEFINED: By a dealer is meant any person or firm not a grower of nursery stock who buys nursery stock for the purpose of reselling it.
FEES:
LEVEL I |
$150.00 |
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LEVEL II |
$300.00 |
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LEVEL III |
over 15,001 square feet heelyard area |
$450.00 |
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FACILITIES:
Dealers must provide facilities for keeping nursery stock in viable condition, either outdoors or indoors, and the inspector will check for these facilities, as well as for infestations of insect pests, plant diseases and noxious weeds.
CANCELLATION OF LICENSE: License may be canceled at any time for the following reasons:
1.Repeated substitution by the licensee of varieties or kinds of nursery stock other than those ordered, except by consent of purchases
2.Misrepresentations such as making false statements or promises for the purpose of making a sale
3.Repeated sales of poor quality, unthrifty, diseased or
4.Failure to fulfill commitments covered by contracts, or neglecting to make adjustments or replacements on nursery stock as by prior agreement
5.Violation of any of the provisions of this Act, or of the provisions of the Plant Act of 1917 or its regulations (Ark. Statutes 1947)
I agree that I will not deal in any nursery stock unless the grower of such stock holds a valid inspection certificate.
I hereby apply for a Nursery Dealer’s License
Enclosed:
Nursery Certificate Tags:
$0.15 each
(ONLY for out of state shipments)
*Do you have a heelyard or display area where plants may be inspected?
Yes_____ No_____
*Include MY Business Contact Info in the Online Directory?
License Fee/ Inspection Fee |
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(Choose Appropriate Level) |
$____________ |
Nursery Certificate Tags |
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(Must order in multiples of 6) |
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______________ of Tags |
$____________ |
Late Fee |
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(50% additional fee if renewal application |
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is postmarked after October 31) |
$____________ |
TOTAL: |
$____________ |
Yes_____ |
No_____ |
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Name of Business___________________________________________________________________ Phone #________________________ |
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Mailing Address_______________________________________________ |
City_________________ |
State______ Zip Code__________ |
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Physical Address_______________________________________________ |
City_________________ |
State_____ Zip Code__________ |
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Contact Name______________________________________________ Email/Website__________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME)
THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE MAILED TO:
Arkansas State Plant Board
P.O. Box 1069
Little Rock, AR 72203
AND SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE PROPER FEES
Late Fee: Renewal applications postmarked after October 31 are charged an additional 50% of the total fee.