(A) To protect the general health, safety, welfare and morals, the following licensing provisions hereinafter specified are ordained for the privilege of carrying on the business, trade or profession of massage therapy and for the operation or carrying on of the businesses, trades or professions commonly known as massage therapy establishments, health salons, physical culture studios, clubs or establishments, or similar establishments wherein physical culture, massage, hydrotherapy or other physical treatment of the human body is carried on or practiced.
(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 institution or professional sports team, and whose work is limited to athletic team members.
(3) Licensed cosmetologists, barbers or beauty culturists who do not give, or hold themselves out to give massage treatments other than are customarily given in such establishments, solely for the purpose of beautification.
(Ord. 1990-65, passed 11-5-90)