posted on: December 19, 2023
The Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Board) has proposed a raise in cosmetology fees to cover the Board’s operating costs, including increasing the Board’s revenue and licensee's expenses.
View the proposed fee changes below. Do you think the proposed fees are fair? We encourage you to elevate your voice and email the Board at barbers.cos@maryland.gov before January 16 to show your support of, or opposition to, the proposed rule.
- Salon owner: $56 (currently $50)
- Senior cosmetologist: $28 (currently $25)
- Cosmetologist: $28 (currently $25)
- Blow-dry: $28 (currently $25)
- Esthetician: $28 (currently $25)
- Nail technician: $28 (currently $25)
- Hairstylist: $28 (currently $25)
- Apprentice: $11 (currently $10)
- Pre-opening inspection: $169 (currently $150)
- License reinstatement fee of an expired license (paid in addition to the renewal fee): $28 (currently $25)
- Salon permit reinstatement, in addition to the renewal fee:
- If fewer than 45 days have passed since the permit expired, the salon owner must pay a reinstatement fee of $56 (currently $50)
- If more than 45 days have passed since the permit expired, the salon owner must pay a pre-opening inspection fee of $169 (currently $150)
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