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:
- Licensing Class R Application
- 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.