Water Hyacinth Permit
Rooted water hyacinth (Eichhornia azurea) is listed both as a federal noxious weed and a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) noxious weed. Eichhornia crassipes is listed as a state noxious weed.
Pursuant to Section 581.145, Florida Statutes, aquatic plant nurseries may apply for a special permit to possess water hyacinth plants for the purpose of export outside of the state of Florida only.
How to Obtain a Permit
- Register as a nursery with the FDACS Division of Plant Industry.
- Apply for a collection permit using the information provided on the Arthropod, Plant and Plant Pest Movement Permit page.
- Request the Compliance Agreement for Water Hyacinth and submit it to the Division of Plant Industry. This compliance agreement is available from your local plant inspector.
Note: If you plan to export rooted water hyacinth (Eichhornia azurea) from Florida to another state, you must obtain a federal permit for interstate movement using the Application for Permit to Move Live Plant Pests or Noxious Weeds.
