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(a) Without first having qualified, obtained, and having in force a valid license from the State Plant Board to do so, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to:
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(1) Engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of selling or dealing in any nursery stock or of importing into this state for sale or distribution any nursery stock;
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(2) Act as agent, salesman, or solicitor for any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock; or
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(3) Solicit orders for the purchase of nursery stock.
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(b) It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent that he or she is the agent, salesman, solicitor, or representative of any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock.