CHAPTER 111: MASSAGE PARLOR REGULATIONS
Section
   111.01   Definitions
   111.02   Massage License Board
   111.03   License required
   111.04   Massage therapist license
   111.05   Massage parlor license application; fee
   111.06   Massage therapist license application; fee
   111.07   Fees to County Treasurer
   111.08   Licensing mandatory
   111.09   Display of license required
   111.10   Specific regulations
   111.11   Age and character requirements
   111.12   Hearings and revocation procedures
§ 111.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   MASSAGE. The rubbing, stroking, kneading or tapping of the body with the hands.
   MASSAGE LICENSE BOARD. A Board composed of three members. The members and the President of the Board shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.
   MASSAGE PARLOR. Any premises, building or a part thereof wherein any person receives a massage from a massage therapist. It does not mean a licensed hospital, licensed nursing home, or the office of a licensed physician, osteopath or chiropractor.
   MASSAGE THERAPIST. Any person who massages any person not related to him or her within the second degree of kinship, whether or not there is compensation for the massage. It does not mean a licensed physician, osteopath, chiropractor, practical or registered nurse, or anyone who massages in a licensed hospital or licensed nursing home.
   PERSON. An individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
(’86 Code, § 3-25) (Ord. 1977-3B, passed 3-25-77)
§ 111.02 MASSAGE LICENSE BOARD.
   There is created the Massage License Board. The Board shall act on behalf of and exercise the power and authority of the Board of Commissioners to license and regulate massage parlors and massage therapists. A decision of the Massage License Board shall be considered a decision of the Board of Commissioners for purposes of the Administrative Adjudicative Act.
(’86 Code, § 3-26) (Ord. 1977-3B, passed 3-25-77)
§ 111.03 LICENSE REQUIRED.
   No person may own, lease, or have an equitable interest in a massage parlor who does not have a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(’86 Code, § 3-27) (Ord. 1977-3B, passed 3-25-77) Penalty, see § 10.99
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