Source: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/licensing-registration-library/agency-fees
Timestamp: 2019-03-24 23:00:46
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§1', '§18', '§324', '§364', '§366', '§483', '§483', '§616', '§648', '§762', '§893', '§918', '§1112', '§1109', '§2721', '§2722', '§2724', '§2855', '§ 3306', '§4031', '§4024', '§4987', '§2643', '§2721', '§2725', '§2730', '§3906']

Agency Fees | Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Fees- Passed by Legislature May 2016
Fee menu:
Certification of Seed Potatoes
Commercial Applicators of pesticides
Dealer Repair Person for weighing devices
General Powers of the Secretary – global late fee
Insecticides, Fungicides, & Rodenticides - registration of economic poisons
Laser Scanning Checkout System licenses
Late Fee for Milk Handlers License
License for operation of weighing & measuring devices - motor fuel meters (gas pumps)
Licensing Pet Shops
Livestock Dealers and Packers License
Maple Dealers
Maple Processors
Meat Handlers License
Meat Retail prepackaged meats & Farmer’s Market license
Meat Retail Small Vendor
Meat Retail Large Vendor
Medium Capacity, Portable Platform Scales
Milk Handler Fee Per Pasteurizer
Milk Handlers License - purchase, sold, assembled, transported or processed in Vermont - per pound/day scale
Milking Equipment Registration
Non-commercial applicators of pesticides
Nursery License - Greater 25,000 sq ft or Smaller 25,000 sq ft
Other Meters - distance, liquids, vapors, elapsed time
Pesticide A Dealers
Pesticide B Dealers
Pesticide C retail license
Pesticide Company License
Private applicators of pesticides – landowners
Propane Truck Meter
Public Warehouses that handle meat & dairy
Public Weighmasters License
Registration of Custom Manure Applicators
Registration of Feed Products
State agencies & municipalities & public education institutions applicators
Vehicle Tank Meters
Wild Plants – Ginseng
Old vs. new amount
6 VSA 1 §1
New fee at -$27
Continued renewal notices, follow-up by program staff Hoping to reduce the number of late applications that need to be tracked down by agency staff.
This is a late fee that can be accessed on any Agency of Agriculture license, registration or certification that is late. The Secretary may assess a late fee of $27.00, provided that the late fee is no greater than the fee due, in which case the late fee shall equal the fee due, for any license, registration, permit, or certification renewal that is received more than 30 days past expiration unless a higher late renewal fee is otherwise prescribed by statute;
6 VSA 1 §18
Facilitate Export of products to foreign countries
Dairy, Maple, ciders
Certificates of Free sale are utilized by Vermont companies as documentation required for export of products to counties that require this paperwork. The certificate of free sale verifies that the product is produced in Vermont and is available for sale.
6 VSA 26 §324(b)
$85/$105
Companies that Manufacturer feed for animals
Registration program that registers feed products distributed in the state – livestock feed and pet food. The funds support the inspection and testing program to verify that the feed meets standards for energy, protein and fat content as well as responding to issues related to adulterated feed products.
6 VSA 28 §364(d)
Register and inspect lime products- Ensure quality of lime and lime products.
Registers and inspects lime manufacturers in the State. There are several lime products – granular lime, powdered lime, lime with other nutrients mixed in etc. Agency analyzes for quality of lime and lime products.
6 VSA 28 §366(a)
$0.25 to $0.50/ton
And minimum $150
Companies that blend, sell & distribute ag fertilizers – need to add in minimum. License and inspection program to ensure quality standards
Fertilizer tonnage funds support the inspection and testing program to verify that the fertilizer meets standards for Nitrogen, phosphorus and Potassium as listed on the label as well as water quality programs.
6 VSA 32 §483 (b)
Annually buys, acquires 1,000 gallons of syrup or more for purposes of packaging for resale, or for resale in bulk. Licensing & Inspection to ensure proper grading, packaging & labeling.
This license applies to people who purchase more than 1,000 gallons of syrup a year for any purpose. People purchasing less than 1,000 gallons do not need to license.
6 VSA 32 §483 ©
Annually buys, or acquires 2,500 gallons syrup or more for purposes of packaging for resale, processing into associated products, or for resale in bulk. Licensing & Inspection to ensure proper grading, packaging, processing & labeling.
This license applies to businesses or people who purchase more than 2,500 gallons of maple syrup for any purpose. The Agency verifies records, labeling and proper handling and processing of maple syrup.
6 VSA 35 §616(b)
$30 &$2/acres
$40 & $3/acre
Inspection of fields of potatoes to certify the product for seed purposes. Licensing & Inspection to insure potatoes used for seed are disease free. Allows for sale in and outside of VT
Certifies potatoes that will be used as seed potatoes grown in the state of Vermont. Verify that the seed potatoes are free of diseases (viruses, blackleg, ring rot) and are varietal pure before the potatoes are sold for seed throughout Vermont as well as out of state.
6 VSA 35 §648(a)
Seed Dealers-
And a per ton fee
$7/ton to $10/ton
Inspection for manufacturers or processors that sell seeds in Vermont. Tracking of type of seed being sold in Vermont including GMO seed varieties. Reputable dealers of seed – free of disease, proper germination etc.
Registers and monitors businesses that sell seeds in VT. Inspect seeds for proper germination, purity, freedom from weed seeds, and also documents Genetically Engineered seed types and quantities sold in the State.
6 VSA 63 §762 (a)
$150/$175
License includes inspection & license plate. Oversite of livestock dealers for animal identification & proper health papers for transporting livestock
License for people or commercial businesses that buy and sell livestock as well as transport those livestock to a new location. Does not apply to farmers moving livestock to sale or from pasture.
Transporter for commercial purposes. Oversite of livestock transporters for animal identification & proper health papers
License is for people or commercial businesses that only transport livestock for other people. Do not buy and sell animals just provide transport. Does not apply to farmers that are moving their own livestock between farms or pastures.
6 VSA 67 §893
$100/$125
Warehouses that store >1,000 lbs. of farm products – – milk, cream, butter, cheese, eggs, meat, poultry, and fruit for hire in quantities of 1,000 pounds or more of any commodity. License and inspection to maintain proper sanitation and temperature controls; Proper record keeping for traceback for outbreak investigations involving food products
Agency licenses public warehouses that provide commercial space for businesses to store agricultural products. Storing greater than 1,000 pounds of milk, cream, butter, cheese, eggs, meat, poultry and fruit. Inspection to determine sanitary conditions.
6 VSA 81 §918(b)
$125/ $175
Registration fee to support pesticide programs, enforcement programs, monitoring programs & water quality inspection. Registration of all pesticides sold in VT to verify that product is legal for sale in VT & has proper restrictions to meet VT law.
Agency registers all pesticides for sale in Vermont. The manufacturer of the pesticide pays the fee.. Agency verifies that product is legal for sale in Vermont and has proper labeling to meet any additional restriction that Vermont has placed on the use of this pesticide.
6 VSA 87 §1112
License & registration for use of Class A pesticides – dealers. Certification & inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being stored & disposed of properly.
Pesticide A – license for pesticides distributors of restricted use pesticides. Sales and distribution of restricted use pesticides are limited to certified applicators in Vermont. Inspection to determine proper storage and handling and that all pesticides are legal for sale in Vermont and to ensure sales are being made only to certified and trained pesticide applicators.
Pesticide B Dealers-
License & registration for use of Class B pesticides – dealers. Certification & inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being stored & disposed of properly
Pesticide B – license for retail outlets that market a volume and type of pesticides generally greater than 3% active ingredient and lawn and garden pesticide products. Inspection to determine proper storage and handling and that all pesticides are legal for sale in Vermont. Hardware stores, Lawn and Garden Stores etc.
6 VSA 87 §1109
License & registration for use of Class C pesticides – retail. Inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being stored and disposed of properly.
Pesticide C – retail license is for stores that sell prepackaged or ready to use pesticides like Raid, insect repellants, and bleach. Agency ensures that stores are storing pesticides correctly.
$100 move to $120
License & registration for individuals that commercially apply pesticides. Training & certification of individuals &inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being applied, stored & disposed of properly.
Training, testing and certification of commercial applicators of pesticides – example pest control companies, lawn care services or person working for agricultural company applying pesticides. Ensures sure properly trained and tested to be able to apply pesticides safely. There are a variety of categories for certification based on the type of applications being made. Maximum per individual trained and tested $120 = 4 categories. So more than 4 categories of certification and $120 is the maximum fee.
Maximum Charge $100 move to $120
License & registration for individuals that non-commercially apply pesticides – golf courses. Training & certification of individuals &inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being applied, stored & disposed of properly.
Training, testing and certification of non-commercial pesticide applicators. Example – superintendents of Golf Course. Application of pesticide is a part of the business but is not intended for use outside of the business or business property. Makes sure properly trained and tested to be able to apply pesticides safely. Maximum charge an individual trained and tested $120 = 4categories. So greater than categories of certification and $120 is the maximum fee.
Maximum of $120
License & registration for individuals that apply or recommend pesticides. Training & certification of individuals &inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being applied, stored & disposed of properly.
Training, testing and certification for state agencies and municipalities who make recommendations on pesticide use as well as application. Examples – Extension Agents making pesticide recommendations to growers. Makes sure properly trained and tested to be able to use or recommend use of pesticides safely. Maximum charge for an individual trained and tested $120 = 4categories. So greater than 4 categories and $120 is the maximum fee.
Certification fee for users of restricted use pesticides for the production of agricultural commodities. Inspection to ensure that pesticides are being applied, stored & disposed of properly.
Training, testing and certification for private applicators – landowners such as farmers, forest owners etc. Makes sure properly trained and tested to be able to use pesticides safely.
$60/$75
License of a company that is engaged in the commercial application of pesticides. Inspection to determine if pesticides for sale are registered for use in VT & being stored and disposed of properly.
Companies that purchase pesticides in bulk and mix concentrates as well as apply pesticides commercially. Agency insures that pesticides are stored and mixed properly.
6 VSA 151 §2721
1 to 500 lb./day= $50
500 to 10,000 = $100
10,000 to 50,000=$350
1 to 500 lb./day = $60
500 to 10,000 = $200
50,000 to 100,000=$750
100,000 to 500,000=$1,000
Over 500,000 lb./day=$1,500
Businesses that buy, sell, assemble, transport or process milk in Vermont. Capping milk haulers at $750/year. Licensing and Inspection program that allows milk and dairy products to be sold at retail and across state lines.
Milk Handlers license affects those who purchase, sell, assemble, transport or process milk in Vermont. Sliding scale per license based on volume per day. Less than 500 pounds per day = on farm cheese makers – lowest rate. Largest over 500,000 pounds of milk per day (10 tractor trailer loads) will pay $1,500 per year. Rates have been moved upward over 3 fee bill cycles when they were not changed since the 1970’s. Rates should stabilize. Rate capped at $750 for milk haulers. Farms selling raw milk do not have to have a milk handlers license.
Fee per pasteurizer unit at dairy processing facilities. Covers licensing & inspection costs - additional special inspection required beyond regular processing facility
Milk processors that have a pasteurizer need added inspection to ensure food safety protocols are met with the pasteurizer equipment. There are many raw milk cheese makers in Vermont that do not have pasteurizers so do not pay this additional fee. Large processors could have more than one pasteurizer on site.
6 VSA 151 §2722
Or zero!
late fee for delinquent applications and renewals. Licensing & Inspection program that allows milk & dairy products to be sold at retail & across state lines. Operating without a license – product should not be sold out of state.
Agency finds a large number of delinquent license renewals. This license allows for milk and dairy product sales in and outside of Vermont. Want to make sure all milk and dairy products are properly licensed for sale in and outside of Vermont to maintain reputation.
6 VSA 151 §2724(b)
License of business that install & repairs dairy equipment. License & verification program – equipment installed correctly.
Agency licenses companies that sell and install milking and dairy processing equipment. Milking machines, robotic milking machines, bulk tank sales and installation. All dairy equipment has a food safety component and installation is technical with proper calibration of bulk tanks as well as connections for stainless steel. All equipment must meet standards for cleaning in place and proper measurement of milk volume.
6 VSA 155 §2855
$70/$75
License & inspection of companies that produce frozen desserts. License & inspection allows companies to sell out of state
Agency licenses all creemee machines as well as companies making gelato, ice cream and other frozen desserts such as cheese cake and ice cream sandwiches. Inspection includes adherence to food safety protocols and proper handling of ingredients.
6 VSA 204 § 3306
Categories of licensure include: commercial slaughterers, custom slaughterers, commercial processors, custom processors, wholesale distributors, meat & poultry product brokers, renderers, public warehouse operators, animal food manufacturers, handlers of dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals, & any other category established by rule. License & Inspection allows for sale of meat into commerce. Proper sanitation humane slaughter requirements, HACCP plans, etc
Meat handlers license not changed since 1989. Categories of licensure include: commercial slaughterers, custom slaughterers, commercial processors, custom processors, wholesale distributors, meat & poultry product brokers, renderers, public warehouse operators, animal food manufacturers, handlers of dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals, & any other category established by rule. Agency has to be on site for inspection during all slaughter activities. Number of slaughter and processing facilities continue to grow.
Meat Retail prepackaged meats
& Farmer’s Market license
$15/$15
Vendors that sell only prepackaged meats. License & inspection for proper sanitation, meat handling, temp., storage & expiration dates.
Agency works closely with stores that have pre-packaged meats such as beef jerky, bologna, hotdogs etc. Also those that sell pre-packaged meat at farmers markets. Inspection for proper storage, ability to determine when pre-packaged meat has gone bad – leakers and bloated packages as well as proper temperature at retail. Much lower than surrounding states.
Vendors with meat cutting space of less than 300 sq ft or meat display space of less than 20 linear ft. License & inspection for proper sanitation, meat handling, temperature, storage and expiration dates.
License for retail stores that have a deli counter as well as meat display cases. Make sure meat is handled properly to ensure food safety in display as well as storage, products properly labeled as to species, proper cut, fat claims, etc. as well as overall sanitary conditions. License and inspection program at all stores.
Vendors with 300 or more sq ft of meat cutting space and 20 or more linear ft of meat display space. License & inspection for proper temperature, storage and expiration dates.
License for larger retail stores that have deli counter and large meat display cases. Make sure meat is handled properly to ensure food safety in display as well as storage, products properly labeled as to species, proper cut, fat claims, etc. as well as overall sanitary conditions.. License and inspection program at all stores.
6 VSA 206 §4031
A 3 yr license enacted in 2013 – 1st collection FY 16 after rule making. Collection, sale, or distribution of plants taken from the wild, on the list of Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Ginseng only. License and certification of age of ginseng at harvest. Roots have to be a certain age prior to harvest to protect species.
Ginseng is a regulated wild plant in Vermont. Ginseng root must be 10 years old before it can be sold. Only inspected and wild root can be sold. Buyers of ginseng are looking for certification. Another category exists for “farm raised” ginseng; these roots do not require age certification prior to sale. 3 year license with number of certifications growing.
6 VSA 206 §4024
Greater 25,000 sq ft
Smaller 25,000 sq ft
$20 or $50/
$30 or $60
Nursery grower or nursery dealer in the state. License and inspection for proper disease control and pest control
Agency licenses nurseries in VT based on size of the outlet or growing operation. Inspection to verify pest-free status of plants being sold in Vermont. Plants may be grown in VT or brought in from out of state.
6 VSA 215 §4987
Registration fee for custom manure applicators to cover cost of education & certification program. Each person or employee. New Fee proposed - this chapter & section were added in ACT 64 from the 2015 legislative session.
Agency will train, test and certify custom manure applicators in Vermont as required by ACT 64. All applicators will need to be trained and certified after completion of the RAP rules surrounding custom applicators are approved – program must begin 60 days after rule approval. Applicators will need to understand importance of nutrient management plan, tracking volume or loads of manure and requirements for buffers.
9 VSA 73 §2643
Laser Scanning Checkout System licenses -
Fee per scanning point, under 3 scanning points are exempt from licensing. Accuracy of scanning devices. Retail outlets
Scanners are showing up in more and more stores at the checkout lines and in other locations. Agency of Agriculture verifies shelf prices with those at the register. The Agency is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and their program has a statistical formula to determine how many items must be checked to form a random sample for a store – based on size of store and number of scanning units. Larger store more items to be changed. Fee is per scanning unit. All stores that have scanning units should be licensed.
9 VSA 73 §2721
Companies that require license for employees. Insure that companies have licensed technicians working with scales
License and verification of employees that work on scales and provide weighing services to the general public for items that will be placed into sale.
9 VSA 73 §2725
Provide license and registration as well as a specific seal for those dealing and repairing measuring devices. Covers licensing and verification seal costs
License for a company and personnel that sell and repair scales. Company and employee must be certified to work on scales and provided a seal after weighing device has been repaired to certify that the device has been calibrated and placed in service. Ensure that weighing devices are accurate.
9 VSA 73 §2730
Provide license & inspection of all motor fuel meters (gas pumps) in state for accuracy. Accuracy of fuel dispensing.
Agency licenses and inspects motor fuel pumps in Vermont for accuracy of volume measurement. Program includes travel to all fuel stations in Vermont as well as protective equipment to handle fuels. Agency affixes golden seal on each gas pump that has been tested. Follow-up on complaints from consumers on incorrect dispending of fuels.
Provide license & inspection of all small scales for accuracy. License and inspection of scales at stores, farmers markets and farm stands for accuracy
Agency licenses all small scales in the state – small scale below 100 pounds. Scales checked for accuracy when used to determine price at retail.
$150/175
Provide license & inspection of all heavy duty scales (capacity over 3,000 lbs.) for accuracy. License & inspection of heavy duty scales.
Agency licenses all heavy duty scales in the state – heavy duty scales above 3,000 pounds. Scales checked for accuracy when used to determine price at retail. Scales that weigh all asphalt purchased by the state for paving projects!
Provide license & inspection of other meters - mainly kerosene meters for accuracy. License and inspection costs – accuracy of dispensing
License and inspect other meters. Largest group is kerosene meters for accuracy.
Provide license & inspection of truck mounted propane meters for accuracy. Specialized training & safety equipment requirements
Agency verifies the accuracy of propane truck meters to commercial sale of propane. Travel to locations as well as specific safety training and equipment.
Provide license & inspection to propane fill stations. Specialized training & safety equipment requirements
Agency verifies the accuracy of propane fill station meters for commercial sale of propane. Travel to locations as well as specific safety training and equipment. Filling your tank for the grill.
Old versus new amount
Provide license and inspection on trucks with a vehicle tank meter. Heating oil Delivery Truck meters – accuracy
Agency licenses and verifies vehicle tank meters – heating oil delivery trucks.
Provide license & inspection for Hopper Scales. License & inspection
Agency licenses and verifies hopper scales for accuracy – scales that have hoppers attached to be able to weigh high volume loose items such as grains.
Provide license & inspection for Medium Capacity, platform scales.
Agency licenses and verifies medium capacity and portable platform scales. Many large businesses have platform scales to weigh large loads and portable scales are used at DMV road side stops.
20 VSA 194 §3906
License and inspection of Pet Shops.
Vermont Agricultural & Environmental Laboratory
Laboratory 802.522.3502
Food Safety & Consumer Protection 802.828.2426