A massage establishment license, a massage therapist permit or a managing employee permit may be denied by the City Manager if one or more of the following are found:
A. That the applicant made a material misstatement in the application for a license and/or permit;
B. That the applicant or any officers or directors of the applicant has been convicted of:
1. An offense that requires registration pursuant to California Penal Code Section 290, or a violation of Penal Code Sections 266(I), 311 through 311.7, 314, 315, 316, 318, 647(b) or (d), or equivalent offenses under the laws of another jurisdiction, even if expunged pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4;
2. A prior offense that involves violation of California Health and Safety Code Sections 11351, 11352, 11358 through 11363, 11378 through 11380, 11054, 11056, 11057, 11058, any other violation(s) involving illegal possession for sale, or sales of a controlled substance, or equivalent offenses under the laws of another jurisdiction, even if expunged pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4;
3. Any offense involving the use of force or violence upon another person;
4. Any offense involving sexual misconduct with children;
5. Any offense involving theft.
C. That the operation of a massage establishment as proposed by the applicant, if permitted, would not comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to, all City ordinances and regulations;
D. That the operation of the proposed massage establishment is likely to be a hindrance to the health, safety, welfare or interest of the people of the City;
E. That the applicant is lacking in the background qualifications to conduct a bona fide massage establishment;
F. That the applicant has violated any provision of this chapter or any similar law, rule or regulation of another public agency that regulates the operation of massage establishments.
(Ord. 2095, (part), 2012; Ord. 2046, (part), 2009)