The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
(A) Any physician, surgeon, chiropractor, osteopath, or acupuncturist duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the state, or any nurse or physical therapist working under the supervision thereof, when engaging in any massage therapy practice or activity within the scope of said license. Practical nurses or other persons without qualifications as massage therapists or other persons not duly licensed by the state to practice pursuant to the Medical Practice Act, whether or not employed by a physician, surgeon, chiropractor, osteopath, or acupuncturist, may not perform or offer to perform massage therapy without first obtaining a massage therapist permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Any treatment administered in good faith in any course of the practice of any healing art or profession by any person licensed to practice any such art or profession under the Business and Professions Code of the state or any other laws of the state.
(C) Barbers, beauticians, manicurists, and pedicurists who are duly licensed under the laws of the state, except that this exemption shall apply solely to the massaging of the scalp, face, neck, arms, hands, or feet of the customer or client for cosmetic or beautifying purposes.
(Ord. 1453, passed 12-7-05)