For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BATH AND MASSAGE BUSINESS.
The activity of providing, for any form of consideration or gratuity, facilities for massage; steam bath; electric light bath; electric tub bath; shower bath; tub bath; sponge bath; sun bath; mineral bath; Russian, Swedish or Turkish bath; giving salt glows; administration of fomentation, massage, electric or magnetic treatment, or alcohol rub; public bathing which has in connection therewith a steam room, dry hot room, plunge, shower bath or public sleeping accommodations; or any other type of bath or system for treating or manipulating the human body.
EMPLOYEE.
Any person over 18 years of age, other than a masseur, who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage business and receives compensation from the operator of the business or patrons.
MASSAGE.
Any method of treating the superficial parts of a patron for medical, hygienic, exercise or relaxation purposes by rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating with the hands or any instrument, or by the application of air, liquid or vapor baths of any kind whatever.
MASSEUR.
Any person who engages in the practice of massage as herein defined. The use of the masculine gender shall include in all cases the feminine gender as well.
PATRON.
Any person over 18 years of age who receives a massage under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that he or she will pay money or give any other consideration therefor.
RECOGNIZED SCHOOL.
Any school or institution of learning which has for its purpose the teaching of the theory, method, profession or work of massage, which school requires a resident course of study of not less than 70 hours before the student shall be furnished with a diploma or certificate of graduation from such school following the successful completion of such course of study or learning.
(Ord. 6921, passed 11-3-1976)