(A) If an applicant does not hold a current permit with an off-premises endorsement issued by another jurisdiction pursuant to the Coachella Valley Model Massage Ordinance, application for an off-premises endorsement to a massage therapist permit issued by the city shall be made, under oath, on the form set out by the Permit Administrator. The following information, documents and other requirements shall be included with the submission of all such applications:
(1) The applicant's legal name;
(2) A copy of applicant's massage therapist permit issued pursuant to this chapter, or reciprocal permit, if application therefor is not submitted concurrently;
(3) Proof, in the form specified here, that applicant is:
(a) A graduate of a recognized school of massage; or
(b) Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Proof of certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork shall be in the form of a certified copy of the therapeutic massage and bodywork credential issued by said Board. Proof of graduation from a recognized school of massage shall require both of the following:
1. Certified copy of the applicant's diploma or certificate of graduation, or equivalent documentation, establishing that applicant has successfully completed the course of study for competency as a massage therapist offered by the recognized school of massage; and
2. Certified transcript from a recognized school of massage verifying applicant has successfully completed a course of study requiring at least 700 hours of massage therapy training.
(4) The applicant shall provide the Permit Administrator with the authorization to conduct the necessary background investigations to determine the truthfulness and correctness of the information provided by applicant and whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this chapter to receive the requested off-premises endorsement.
(B) The applicant shall date and sign the application, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information contained in the application is true and correct.
(C) The applicant shall pay a non-refundable application deposit fee of $50 at the time of filing an application for an off-premises endorsement to defray the cost of administering this chapter, which fee shall be in addition to any other permit application fees.
(Ord. 1453, passed 12-7-05)