(A) In the interest of public health, safety and welfare, and to protect the public from unqualified practitioners and unethical businesses, the following privilege license provisions and regulations are hereby adopted.
(B) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists or podiatrists duly licensed to practice in this state, and registered or licensed practical nurses governed by the North Carolina Nursing Practices Act;
(2) Athletic directors or trainers who are affiliated with an approved educational institutional or professional sports team, and whose work is limited to athletic team members;
(3) Licensed cosmetologists, barbers or beauty culturists who do not offer massage treatments other than those customarily given in such establishments, solely for the purpose of beautification.
(Ord. passed 7-8-96)