(A) It is the duty of the Police Department to enforce rules and regulations in accordance with this chapter.
(B) Pursuant to the city's prosecutorial discretion, the city may enforce violations of the provisions of this chapter by criminal, civil, and/or administrative actions.
(C) Any massage business operated, conducted, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unlawful business practice pursuant to Cal. Business and Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq., and the City Attorney or District Attorney may, in the exercise of discretion, in addition to or in lieu of taking any other action permitted by this chapter, commence an action or actions, or proceeding or proceedings in the Superior Court of Contra Costa County, seeking an injunction prohibiting the unlawful business practice and/or any other remedy available at law, including but not limited to fines, attorney’s fees, and costs. All remedies provided for in this chapter are cumulative.
(D) It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for a massage business to be operated, conducted, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter. The city may exercise its discretion, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action, to commence proceedings for the abatement, removal, and enjoinment of that business in any manner provided by law.
(Ord. 2152-C-S, passed 9-11-18)