Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services

Division of Plant Industry

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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE Or
Check or Money order payable
NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED
OF REGISTRATION to:
COMMISSIONER
Section 581.131, F.S. / Incorporated in Rule 5B-2.0011, F.A.C. FDACS
Referenced in Rules 5B-2.002 and 5B-62.007(2) (a), F.A.C. P.O. Box 6720
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720
Phone (352) 395-4700

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Firm Name: M.E.C. FARMS, LLC

Date: 07/26/2022
Owner: SIMMONS, JOHN Fee Due: $ 35.00
Address (Mailing): 404 CLARA DRIVE, BRANDON FLORIDA 33510
Physical Location: 404 CLARA DRIVE, BRANDON FLORIDA 33510 Telephone: 813-992-2096
Email Address: LASTMANSTANDIN31@GMAIL.COM Fax:

CHECK ONE:
[ ✔ ] CERTIFICATE OF NURSERY REGISTRATION
The above nursery has been inspected by an authorized representative of the Division of Plant Industry. A
Certificate of Nursery Registration is required for propagation, sale or distribution of plants.
X Nursery stock produced for sale or distribution, including own-use nurseries.
Governmental agency whose nursery stock is used exclusively for planting on government property.

[ ] CERTIFICATE OF STOCK DEALER REGISTRATION

The above listed firm hereby makes application for a Certificate of Stock Dealer Registration by completing and
signing this agreement and by remitting a fee of $25.00 per location or $69.00 per location if the inventory is 5000 or
more plants (see Rule 5B-2.002(2)(c), F.A.C.) A Certificate of Stock Dealer Registration is required for any person
purchasing certified nursery stock for resale.
Number of locations at $25.00 Will your business be selling citrus plants?
Number of locations at $69.00 (yes or no)
(Furnish a complete address and telephone number for each location)

APPLICANT AGREES TO:

1. Deal only in nursery stock that has been inspected and approved by the Division of Plant Industry (or imported in
compliance with Florida laws) and accompanied by a valid inspection certificate (tag) as required by Chapter 581,
Florida Statutes.
2. Not knowingly sell or distribute nursery stock to individuals intending to resell or further distribute such stock within
the State of Florida unless such individuals are registered with the Department as a nursery or nursery stock dealer.
3. Not knowingly sell or distribute nursery stock for planting within 100 feet of a commercial citrus grove, a citrus
nursery, or an approved nursery site, unless the stock is burrowing nematode-certified.
4. Not bring or cause to be brought into the state any citrus plants or parts of citrus plants without a valid permit from
the Director of the Division of Plant Industry.
5. Furnish a list of all plant movements with full name and address of all purchases and consignees with a complete
description of the stock in each movement, when requested.
6. When requested to do so, return all inspection certificates (tags) on hand, including rubber stamps, to the Division
of Plant Industry.
7. Permit the entry of authorized representative of the Department for the purpose of inspecting plants or plant
products for plant pests or noxious weeds.

Signed: _______________________________________________

Title: _________________________________________________ Org Code: 42080701000 EO: A8

Nursery Object Code: 001062
DPS # _______________ COUNTY ________________ Stock Dealer Object Code: 001094
RISK FACTOR ___________ ROUTE NUMBER _________

FDACS-08004 REV. 11/15