Horticulture Commission
Licenses, permits, and regulates persons engaged in horticultural businesses.
Created in 1950, the purpose of the Horticulture Commission is to license and/or permit, and regulate persons engaged in horticultural businesses.
The commission licenses individuals, through examination, for the following professions:
The commission also permits the following occupations:
The law authorizes the commission to govern the qualifications and practices of persons engaged in these professions and occupations, to prevent fraudulent practices, to encourage participation in continuing education and to ensure that only high quality products and services are provided to the public by green industry professionals.
Meetings
Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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February 19, 2025 |
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November 21, 2024 | ||
July 18, 2024 | ||
February 29, 2024 |
Go to our page with the Louisiana Division of Administration to read meeting minutes.
Members
12 Members
Commissioner of agriculture and forestry
Assistant commissioner of agricultural and environmental sciences
The director of Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
A licensed arborist
A floral dealer
A licensed landscape horticulturist
A licensed landscape architect
A nursery stock dealer
A wholesale nurseryman
A licensed utility arborist
A sod grower
A licensed landscape irrigation contractor
Laws and regulations
Title 3 Horticulture Commission Law
Title 7 Horticulture Regulations
Updated January 2025
Related links
La. Division of Administration (DOA) Boards and Commissions