Section 4-27 MASSAGE TECHNICIANS.

4-27
MASSAGE TECHNICIANS.

4-27.1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

Massage technician shall mean any person, male or female who administers to any person, for any form of consideration or gratuity, a massage, alcohol rub, fomentation, bath, electric massage procedure, manipulation of the body or similar procedure, including a student at a school of massage who administers such a procedure to any person who pays for or gives a gratuity for such, whether the payment or gratuity is to such student or to the school.

Recognized school shall mean any school or institution of learning, which school or institution of learning has been approved pursuant to Section 29025 of the Education Code of the State of California, and which has for its purpose the teaching of the theory, method, profession, practice, or work of massage technicians.

(Code 1972 §17-140; 17-144; Ord. #1025, §11)

4-27.2 Permit Required.

Every massage technician shall first procure a permit and pay a fee in the amount set forth in subsection 4-8.8m of this chapter. (Code 1972 §17-141; Ord. #1025, §11)

4-27.3 Application for Permit; Rights of Sheriff.

In addition to any other requirements of this chapter an application for a permit required by this section also shall show:

a. The two (2) previous addresses, if any, immediately prior to the present address of the applicant.

b. Written statements of at least five (5) persons that the applicant is of good moral character.

c. Written proof that the applicant is over the age of eighteen (18) years.

d. Applicant’s height, weight, color of eyes and hair.

e. Two 2) portrait photographs at least two (2") inches by two (2") inches.

f. Business, occupation, or employment of the applicant for the three (3) years immediately preceding the date of the application.

g. The license history of the applicant, whether the applicant has had a license for any business or similar activity issued by this or any other City, by any County, or by the State revoked or suspended, the reason therefor, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation.

h. All convictions, except for minor traffic violations, and the reasons therefor.

i. A certificate from a medical doctor stating that the applicant has, within thirty (30) days immediately prior been examined and found to be free of any contagious or communicable disease.

j. Such other identification and information necessary to discover the truth of the matters hereinabove specified as required to be set forth in the application.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny the Sheriff the right to take fingerprints and additional photographs of the applicant, nor shall anything contained herein be construed to deny the right of the Sheriff to confirm the height and weight of the applicant. (Code 1972 §17-142; Ord. #1025, §11)

4-27.4 Qualifications.

The applicant shall:

a. Furnish with his application a diploma or certificate of graduation from a recognized school wherein the method, profession, and work of massage technician is taught; or

b. Furnish with his application a diploma or certificate from a school outside of the State of California which substantially complies with the educational requirements of Section 29025 of the Education Code of the State, or

c. Have had not less than five (5) years experience as a practicing massage technician and furnish proof thereof.

Any department which has as one (1) of its duties the investigation of this activity or enforcement of this chapter shall have the right to verify for authenticity the information supplied pursuant to this subsection.

(Code 1972 §17-143; Ord. #1025, §11)

4-27.5 Exceptions.