The permit authority may issue a conditional permit to an owner/practitioner that has operated a massage and/or bodywork office, establishment, home visit or outcall service within the city for the past 12 month period immediately prior to the adoption of this chapter and does not currently possess the minimum education requirements set forth in Section 5.50.040 of this chapter. The permit authority may issues the conditional permit if the owner/practitioner can document the operation of the massage and/or bodywork business with proof of having obtained and/or maintained a valid city business license and/or documented proof of business operation on state and/or federal income tax returns. The conditional permit may be issued for no longer than one year and be renewed one time. During the term of the conditional permit, the permitee shall obtain the requirements set forth in Section 5.50.040 of this chapter.
(Ord. 728, 2004).