Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner - Richard D. Gaskalla, Director

Aquatic Plant Certification

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Aquatic plants are considered nursery stock and have the same requirements for registration and inspection. See A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE NURSERY INSPECTION LAW pdf document for additional information.

Go to the office locator and find the Division of Plant Industry office nearest you to make an appointment with an inspector.

Certain Florida aquatic plants are prohibited and are restricted in movement within the State or to other states.See State and Federal Lists of Prohibited Aquatic, Wetland and Invasive Plants:

The following can be grown under permit for movement out of State only: