Md. Code Regs. 15.06.02.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 15.06.02.02 - Categories of Operation

The following categories of operations are established and, upon meeting the requirements of these regulations, a person in these categories will be issued the type of certificate or license indicated:

A. Nursery Inspection Certificate.

(1) Christmas tree production-the production of Christmas trees.

(2) Greenhouse plant production-the growing of nursery stock under glass, fiberglass, plastic or other similar material.

(3) Landscape nursery operation-the production of nursery stock to be used for landscape purposes by the producing nursery.

(4) Nursery stock production-the growing of nursery stock for sale or distribution.

(5) Public agency nursery-a federal, State, or local government agency engaged in the production of nursery stock for research or educational purposes, for reforestation projects, or for use on public lands.

B. Plant Broker License. Broker-a person acting as an agent or middleman between a grower and a wholesale or a retail customer.

C. Plant Dealer License.

(1) Chain store-one of two or more retail outlets owned by a person selling nursery stock.

(2) Collector-a person engaged in the collection and the sale or distribution of wild or native nursery stock.

(3) Garden center-an operation engaged in the sale or distribution of nursery stock.

(4) Landscape contractor-a person who installs nursery stock on the property of another.

(5) Mail order-the shipping or drop-shipping (at retail) of nursery stock from orders solicited or received through the mail.

Md. Code Regs. 15.06.02.02