Who is exempt from nursery licensing fees if they only sell seeds?

The correct choice pertains to individuals who do not engage in the sale or shipping of nursery stock, which includes a wide array of plants designated for commercial horticultural purposes. This exemption acknowledges that selling seeds alone does not fall under the extensive regulations governing nursery stock, which includes live plants and propagation materials. Therefore, those who only sell seeds are seen as not requiring the same licensing structure or fees that are applied to nursery stock sellers, as seeds do not represent the same potential risks or regulatory concerns regarding plant health and invasive species that live plants do.

Selling nursery stock or specific categories of plants generally requires a license due to potential impacts on environmental and agricultural health. However, since seeds do not involve live plants in their selling practices, they are exempt from such fees and licensing requirements. This distinction ensures that small-scale seed sellers or hobbyists are not burdened with the same legal and financial responsibilities as larger plant sellers, fostering an environment for growing and sharing plant genetics without excessive regulation.