Christmas Tree Sales License

Overview

Businesses that barter or sell any cut evergreen, fir, spruce, or other tree of like kind for what is generally know and described as a Christmas tree must be licensed. This excludes ornamental trees having a height of less than 36 inches that are fireproofed and sprayed with coloring and sold by licensed florists. The sales location must be zoned commercial, institutional, church, or school. If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 323of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about selling Christmas trees.

Application Requirements

You must submit the following:

• Class R License Application.pdf
• Minnesota Tax Identification Number
• Lease agreement or letter from property owner
• Required fee

Inspections

This license requires inspection approval from Licensing (Phone: 651-266-8989) and Zoning (Phone: 651-266-9008).

Fees

The fee for a Christmas Tree Sales License is $78.00 per location. The license application must be filed prior to November 1, and the license fee cannot be prorated.

Expiration/Renewal

A Christmas Tree Sales License is valid from November 1 to January 9 of the following year.