- The MDA worked with our nursery advisory group to create the single fee schedule.
- Our goal was to keep overall program revenue about the same before and after the change.
- We expect that small-sized nursery businesses will see some reduction in the fee paid, medium-sized businesses will see little change, and large nursery businesses may see some increase.
How will this change the cost of my certificate?
- The MDA worked with our nursery advisory group to create the single fee schedule.
- Our goal was to keep overall program revenue about the same before and after the change.
- We expect that small-sized nursery businesses will see some reduction in the fee paid, medium-sized businesses will see little change, and large nursery businesses may see some increase.
A combination of three factors will be used to calculate the renewal fee:
- $50 base certificate fee per sales location (one certificate per sales site)
-
If you grow nursery stock (see definition below), it must be inspected, and the fee is $100 plus $10 per growing acre up to 200 acres.
- If you purchase and resell finished nursery stock (see definition below) there is a fee based on Gross Annual Purchase of that stock during 2024 (see table below). We are no longer collecting information on Gross Annual Sales.
- A 5% processing surcharge (minimum $5.00) on the base certificate fee will be included in accordance with Minnesota Statute 17.033.
- A credit card payment includes a 3% transaction fee.
- If you renew your certificate after December 31, 2024, a late fee penalty of 25% will be added to the cost.
Definitions:
- Nursery Stock: Any plant or plant part that can be propagated, grown, and overwintered outdoors in Minnesota, including but not limited to trees, shrubs, vines, woody and herbaceous perennials, cold hardy bulbs, biennials, grafts, cuttings, and buds.
- Nursery Stock Grown: Seeds, bare roots, or small plants purchased and actively grown in pots or in the ground to increase their size or quantity.
- Finished Nursery Stock: Finished product purchased with the intent to resell as-is that same year.
| Gross Annual Purchases | Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | $0 |
| $3,001 to $10,000 | $50 |
| $10,001 to $20,000 | $100 |
| $20,001 to $50,000 | $225 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $425 |
| $100,001 to $150,000 | $600 |
| $150,001 to $200,000 | $750 |
| $200,001 to $300,000 | $975 |
| $300,001 to $400,000 | $1,200 |
| $400,001 to $500,000 | $1,250 |
| $500,001 to $600,000 | $1,350 |
| $600,001 to $700,000 | $1,400 |
| $700,001 to $800,000 | $1,500 |
| $800,001 to $900,000 | $1,600 |
| $900,001 to $1,000,000 | $1,700 |
| $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 | $1,800 |
| $2,000,001 to $3,000,000 | $1,900 |
| $3,000,001 or more | .0005 x annual purchases |
How is the new fee calculated?
A combination of three factors will be used to calculate the renewal fee:
- $50 base certificate fee per sales location (one certificate per sales site)
-
If you grow nursery stock (see definition below), it must be inspected, and the fee is $100 plus $10 per growing acre up to 200 acres.
- If you purchase and resell finished nursery stock (see definition below) there is a fee based on Gross Annual Purchase of that stock during 2024 (see table below). We are no longer collecting information on Gross Annual Sales.
- A 5% processing surcharge (minimum $5.00) on the base certificate fee will be included in accordance with Minnesota Statute 17.033.
- A credit card payment includes a 3% transaction fee.
- If you renew your certificate after December 31, 2024, a late fee penalty of 25% will be added to the cost.
Definitions:
- Nursery Stock: Any plant or plant part that can be propagated, grown, and overwintered outdoors in Minnesota, including but not limited to trees, shrubs, vines, woody and herbaceous perennials, cold hardy bulbs, biennials, grafts, cuttings, and buds.
- Nursery Stock Grown: Seeds, bare roots, or small plants purchased and actively grown in pots or in the ground to increase their size or quantity.
- Finished Nursery Stock: Finished product purchased with the intent to resell as-is that same year.
| Gross Annual Purchases | Fee |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | $0 |
| $3,001 to $10,000 | $50 |
| $10,001 to $20,000 | $100 |
| $20,001 to $50,000 | $225 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $425 |
| $100,001 to $150,000 | $600 |
| $150,001 to $200,000 | $750 |
| $200,001 to $300,000 | $975 |
| $300,001 to $400,000 | $1,200 |
| $400,001 to $500,000 | $1,250 |
| $500,001 to $600,000 | $1,350 |
| $600,001 to $700,000 | $1,400 |
| $700,001 to $800,000 | $1,500 |
| $800,001 to $900,000 | $1,600 |
| $900,001 to $1,000,000 | $1,700 |
| $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 | $1,800 |
| $2,000,001 to $3,000,000 | $1,900 |
| $3,000,001 or more | .0005 x annual purchases |
Does everyone need a certificate?
- Individuals do not need a nursery certificate if they sell less than $1,000 of nursery stock per year, all stock sold is intended for planting in Minnesota, all of the stock was grown in Minnesota by the seller, and stock is sold on 10 or fewer days per year.
- Starting in 2025 non-profits and municipalities producing stock for planting on public property will be required to have a certificate but there will be no fee associated.
- Individuals do not need a nursery certificate if they sell less than $1,000 of nursery stock per year, all stock sold is intended for planting in Minnesota, all of the stock was grown in Minnesota by the seller, and stock is sold on 10 or fewer days per year.
- Starting in 2025 non-profits and municipalities producing stock for planting on public property will be required to have a certificate but there will be no fee associated.
You can track your gross nursery stock purchases by tallying your annual nursery stock purchase receipts. You can also ask your suppliers for an invoice of all your nursery stock purchases each fall.
Do not include tax, shipping, or handling in your total.
How do I track gross nursery stock purchases?
You can track your gross nursery stock purchases by tallying your annual nursery stock purchase receipts. You can also ask your suppliers for an invoice of all your nursery stock purchases each fall.
Do not include tax, shipping, or handling in your total.
