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re: So you need a license in Louisiana to be a florist?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 3:57 pm to spslayto
Posted on 3/21/18 at 3:57 pm to spslayto
As long one person at the business has a license, then employees of the business can arrange flowers.
The lady in the article could have simply applied at established florist and still had a job.
The lady in the article could have simply applied at established florist and still had a job.
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 3:59 pm to spslayto
From LDAF website: Retail Florist License
Authorizes the holder to arrange and sell floral designs, cut flowers and ornamental plants. Does not include the sale of woody ornamentals, such as tall trees or fruit trees. Must have a regular employee (minimum of 32 hours per week) at each place of business who is a licensed florist. Does not apply to artificial materials or dried plant materials.
Requirements:
Written Exam – By appointment
Fee – $114
License Fee – $100
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La. dropped the practical/flower arrangement exam 8-10 years ago.
There is no way LDAF will give up the money. If they drop licenses, then expect a "permit" instead.
Authorizes the holder to arrange and sell floral designs, cut flowers and ornamental plants. Does not include the sale of woody ornamentals, such as tall trees or fruit trees. Must have a regular employee (minimum of 32 hours per week) at each place of business who is a licensed florist. Does not apply to artificial materials or dried plant materials.
Requirements:
Written Exam – By appointment
Fee – $114
License Fee – $100
_______________________________
La. dropped the practical/flower arrangement exam 8-10 years ago.
There is no way LDAF will give up the money. If they drop licenses, then expect a "permit" instead.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:01 pm to pointdog33
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Possible spread of exotic plant diseases, and exotic pests.
I guess the down voters don't understand the necessity of not introducing these into our environment.
See the Chinese tallow tree, nutria, and water hyacinth as proof that education is needed in these areas.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:03 pm to pointdog33
So we are the lone pioneer in the entire US?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:06 pm to ANewFlame
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Must have a regular employee (minimum of 32 hours per week) at each place of business who is a licensed florist.
Doesn't say everyone has to be licensed.
Most florists employee more than just them self.
I have an annual pesticide applicator license that is $120/yr.
I don't see the problem with this.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:06 pm to lsu1919
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Send this to the poli board and they’ll defend it
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ETA: I'm throwing it on there.
won't be a "gotcha" like you think
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:09 pm to SlowFlowPro
Just a quick google shows Texas has a nursery floral license which covers plants and cut flowers like a florist would sell. It's essentially the same just called by a different name.
I would assume every state department of ag has some way to regulate this to prevent disease spread
I would assume every state department of ag has some way to regulate this to prevent disease spread
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:12 pm to spslayto
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What exactly are we protecting the public from?
It's consumer protection.
I guarantee every florist you've visited has quality products. You may be indifferent on liking the florals, but that's just your opinion. It's still quality.
Without this, you'd have every amateur florist trying to sell shite they grew in their backyard. With who knows what.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:14 pm to pointdog33
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I would assume every state department of ag has some way to regulate this to prevent disease spread
Absolutely. It's a checks and balances. The department can verify from where each florist was procuring their inventory and do site checks at the nursery as well.
If you can't afford $100/yr, you should probably not be in business to begin with.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:18 pm to bbrownso
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In exchange for dropping the license, Gov Edwards wants another $2 billion in tax increases to make up the shortfall.
Does that make things fall in line better?
Whew. The world is back in alignment now, with that added detail!
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:19 pm to ThatMakesSense
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If you can't afford $100/yr, you should probably not be in business to begin with.
Agreed. This arrangement is 200. I'm sure the profit off 1 of these could cover that.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:19 pm to pointdog33
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Just a quick google shows Texas has a nursery floral license which covers plants and cut flowers like a florist would sell.
That's on the nursery, right? Not on the florist.
I think there is a big difference, not just semantics
Posted on 3/21/18 at 4:27 pm to LSUFanHouston
It includes selling of "cut flowers" like a florist.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:48 pm to SlowFlowPro
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So we are the lone pioneer in the entire US?
only one pioneer
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:00 pm to spslayto
My uncle is doing a 3 year stretch for being a bootleg florist. When other prisoners ask what he is in for, he tells them he robbed a liquor store.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 7:54 am to pointdog33
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I guess the down voters don't understand the necessity of not introducing these into our environment. See the Chinese tallow tree, nutria, and water hyacinth as proof that education is needed in these areas
Ummm, I don't think that any florists arranging flowers are out making sure unwanted pests are entering the county. They're too busy trying to arrange flowers to afford the freaking license.... Besides, doesn't the FDA or some other federal agency actually inspect products like this before it enters the country? The license is pointless as it doesn't protect anyone from anything. Ask Mike Strain the last time he or his office actually inspected any shipments of flowers arriving in Baton Rouge...... Never happens.
This post was edited on 3/22/18 at 8:31 am
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:48 am to Techdog89
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Ummm, I don't think that any florists arranging flowers are out making sure unwanted pests are entering the county
But they do need to be able to id them so they won't enter
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They're too busy trying to arrange flowers to afford the freaking license..
It's $100. Not breaking anyone's bank, plus everyone doesn't have to have the license. Only 1 person at the business does.
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Besides, doesn't the FDA or some other federal agency actually inspect products like this before it enters the country?
Why would the Food and Drug Admin worry about plants?
You're looking for the The Department of Ag, like the LA Dept of Ag, which is the same one that issues licenses to ensure they know what to look for.
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Ask Mike Strain the last time he or his office actually inspected any shipments of flowers arriving in Baton Rouge
He's an administrator. He also doesn't inspect the cows that cross state lines, or other commodities, but he is aware of everything that goes on.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:50 am to spslayto
Money grab. 
In Louisiana, you name it, you need a license for it.
In Louisiana, you name it, you need a license for it.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:51 am to spslayto
We love our government mandated barriers to entry, don't we folks!
Posted on 3/22/18 at 8:52 am to pointdog33
For all of the reasons you defended...POINTLESS 
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