Mississippi Department of Agriculture and CommerceThe mission of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is to regulate and promote agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi’s products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of all Mississippi citizens.
Dealers of seed must obtain an annual permit from the Bureau for the sale of planting seed. The cost of the permit is based upon the type of operation: Permit A Packet seed in closed containers less than 4 ounces sold. through commission merchants or agents at permit fee of $2.50. Permit B Vegetable seed [...]
A stop-sale order is immediately placed on a lot of seed if a violation of the seed law is detected during an inspection. The stop-sale order remains in place until the seed is brought into compliance. This may be accomplished by relabeling the seed, cleaning and then retesting the seed or declaring the seed for [...]
The Mississippi State Seed Testing Laboratory provides regulatory and service seed testing to the seed industry and farmers of the State of Mississippi. The Bureau of Plant Industry inspects and collects samples of seed offered for sale to determine truth-in-labeling. Seed companies and farmers may submit samples of seed for testing to obtain quality and [...]
Soil classifying work involves receiving compensation for plotting the boundaries of soils and describing and evaluating the kinds of soil as to their behavior and response to management under various uses. » Soil Classifier Application » Soil Classifier Renewal Application Forms, Laws & Regulations » Forms » Laws » Regulations Contact: Russell Kohler RussellK@mdac.ms.gov P.O. [...]
A Landscape Horticulturist License is required for persons engaged in landscaping services and the setting or replacement of any plants. No person shall advertise in any manner, solicit business, place bids, enter contracts or receive a fee to render landscaping services and setting of plants without first obtaining a license. Persons engaged in lawn maintenance [...]
1 - Do I need a license to do pest control and/or weed control in Mississippi ? 2 - I have a Certified Commercial Applicator Card. I had to pass tests to become a certified applicator. Isn’t this a license? 3 - I want to get a license to be able to do pest control [...]
Certified commercial pesticide applicator certification is not a license. Certified commercial pesticide applicator certification does not allow you to advertise, solicit business or perform work for a fee as a pesticide applicator. The appropriate Mississippi license is required to conduct pest and/or weed control work in Mississippi. Certified commercial pesticide applicator certification is valid for [...]
A permit issued by the Regulation of Professional Services Program at the Bureau indicates a person has a thorough understanding of the pests that the pest control operator (the license holder) is licensed to control. It also indicates the person is competent to apply or supervise the application of a restricted-use pesticide under the categories [...]
Persons receiving fees for performing work related to entomology, plant pathology, horticulture, tree surgery, weed control, consultant services and professional soil classification are required to be licensed to protect consumers from fraudulent practices. Individuals engaged in these professions must meet professional standards and pass an examination given by the Bureau on these standards before they [...]
Under the provisions of the Mississippi Regulation of Professional Services Law, the Bureau carries out activities that include licensing of pest control operators and professional agricultural consultants, issuing permits and identification cards to persons employed by licensed pest control operators, and conducting inspections and taking enforcement actions related to structural pest control work. » Weed [...]
