555.09 ISSUANCE OF MASSEUR OR MASSEUSE PERMIT; EFFECTIVE PERIOD.
   (a)   The Chief of Police may issue a masseur or masseuse permit within twenty-one (21) days following application unless he or she finds that the applicant for the permit has been convicted within the last five (5) years of a felony; an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; keeping or residing in a house of ill fame; solicitation of a lewd or unlawful act; prostitution; pandering; or any crime involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit.
   (b)   Every masseur or masseuse permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall terminate at the expiration of one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended.
   (c)   If the application is denied, the applicant shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Standards and Appeals. The applicant shall within ten (10) days after notification of denial file notice in writing with the Chief of Police of applicant's intention to appeal to the Board. The Board, after public hearing, may sustain, disapprove or modify such order.
(Ord. 9019-12. Passed 1-7-13.)