What are the license fees to open a med spa in Vermont?
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The cited rules do not settle a total cost — they set only state fees: $355 to apply for a barbering/cosmetology shop license, $120 for an esthetician, $115 for most other OPR applications, plus biennial renewals of $285 (shop) and $155 (esthetician).
Unless otherwise provided by law, the following fees shall apply to all professions regulated by the Director in consultation with advisor appointees under Title 26: Application for licensure or certification, $115.00, except application for: (A) Barbering or cosmetology schools and shops, $355.00. (L) Barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, and estheticians, $120.00.
Vt. Stat. tit. 3, §125(b)(2)(A), (L) (Office of Professional Regulation — fees) · verified Sep 7, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay the following fees: (1) Initial application: (A) Pharmacists $155.00 (B) Retail drug outlets $410.00 (H) Outsourcing drug outlet $800.00 (I) Nuclear drug outlet $800.00 (J) Compounding drug outlet $800.00
Vt. Stat. tit. 26, §2046(1) (Fees — drug outlets) · verified Sep 7, 2026
Cosmetology means engaging in the continuing performance, for compensation, of work on the hair of any person, esthetics, and manicuring.
Vt. Stat. tit. 26, §1(2) (“Cosmetology” defined) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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