Chapter 5.96
BODY STUDIOS
Sections:
5.96.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter and unless the context plainly requires otherwise, a “body studio” means any premises upon which is furnished for a fee or charge or like consideration the opportunity to paint, feel, handle or touch the unclothed body or unclothed portion of the body of another person or to be so painted, felt, handled, or touched by another person or to observe, view or photograph any such activity, and shall include any such premises which are advertised or represented in any manner as an adult body-painting studio, model studio, sensitivity awareness studio, or any other expression or characterization which characterizes the same or a similar meaning. It does not include a massage parlor operated by massage therapists licensed by the state of Washington. An establishment shall be considered a body studio, regardless of the form of the organization, whether a proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other form, and regardless whether the organization is for profit or not. An establishment shall be considered a body studio even though its patrons are members, and it characterizes itself as a club, fraternal organization, church, society or otherwise. (Ord. 2443 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2070 § 8, 1996).
5.96.020 Prohibited.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to conduct, manage or operate a body studio within the city of Marysville.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly work in or about a body studio in the city of Marysville. (Ord. 2070 § 8, 1996).
5.96.030 Misdemeanor.
Any person knowingly violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in MMC 6.03.120. (Ord. 2070 § 8, 1996).