(A) No license for the operation of a bathhouse or massage parlor shall be issued by the Town Manager/Clerk or his or her authorized agent unless and until a written authorization to so issue has been received from the Town Manager. Before authorizing such license, the Town Manager shall first determine the following.
(1) The applicant has been a resident of the state at least 90 days and is over the age of 21 years.
(2) The applicant, including each member of a partnership if the applicant is a partnership, and including the actual manager of the business, if the applicant is a corporation, is of good moral character.
(3) The applicant, if such applicant performs the duties of an attendant or manages or supervises the attendants, is a graduate of a recognized school of hydrotherapy or physical therapy; or in lieu thereof, that the applicant proves by at least three references from reliable sources, capable of judging ability, that he or she is competent to perform the duties for which the license is issued.
(4) The applicant, including each of the persons mentioned in division (A)(2) above, has provided a recent frontview photograph of his or her face and shoulders and in addition has his or her fingerprints on file with the Town Manager/Clerk.
(5) The applicant, including each of the persons mentioned in division (A)(2) above, has first been examined by and been issued a health certificate by the Health Department.
(6) The applicant, including each of the persons mentioned in division (A)(2) above, has not previously been convicted of any violation of this chapter.
(B) No license for the occupation of attendant shall be issued by the Town Manager/Clerk or his or her authorized agent until a written authorization to issue has been received from the Town Manager. Before authorizing such a license, the Town Manager shall first determine the following.
(1) The applicant is of good moral character.
(2) The applicant has provided a recent frontview photograph of his or her face and shoulders and in addition has had his or her fingerprints on file with the Police Department.
(3) The applicant is over 21 years of age.
(4) The applicant has been examined by and been issued a health certificate by the Health Department.
(5) The applicant is a graduate of a recognized school of hydrotherapy or physical therapy; or in lieu thereof that the applicant proves by at least three references from reliable sources, capable of judging ability, that he or she is competent to perform the duties for which the license is issued.
(6) The applicant has not previously been convicted of any violations of this chapter.
(1989 Code, § 8-3-6)