For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. An educational institution holding accredited status from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) or another regional accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education.
ACCREDITED PROGRAM. A professional massage program accredited by the International Massage and Somatic Therapies Accreditation Council (IMSTAC), the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA), or a comparable national or regional organization that evaluates program compliance with quality and competency standards through a process of periodic review and self-study.
CITY. The City of Jordan.
CLEAN. The absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage, and other offensive, unsightly, or extraneous matter.
GOOD REPAIR. Free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and tear, leaks, obstructions, and similar defects so as to constitute a good and sound condition.
MASSAGE. Any method of pressure on, or friction against, or the rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, pounding, vibrating, stimulating, or rolling of the external parts of the human body with the
hands or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus, or other appliances or devices, with or without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniment, antiseptic, oil, powder, cream, lotion, ointment, or other similar preparations.
MASSAGE THERAPIST. An individual who practices or administers massage to the public who can demonstrate to the city that he or she:
(1) Has current insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for professional liability in the practice of massage;
(2) Is affiliated with, employed by, or owns a therapeutic massage enterprise licensed by the city; and
(3) Has completed 400 hours of certified therapeutic massage training from a bona fide school that has been properly accredited, or has 1 year of experience practicing massage therapy as established by an affidavit and can document within 2 years of obtaining the license that he or she has completed 400 hours of certified therapeutic massage training from a bona fide school. If no such documentation can be established at the time of license renewal, the license shall not be renewed and the person who received the license based upon experience is precluded from receiving a license in the future unless the person has the requisite certified hours.
OPERATE. To own, manage, or conduct, or to have control, charge, or custody over.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination of individuals.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISE. A person who operates a business which hires only licensed therapeutic massage therapists to provide massage to the public. The owner/operator of a therapeutic massage enterprise need not be licensed as a therapeutic massage therapist if he or she does not at anytime practice or administer massage to the public.
WITHIN THE CITY. Includes physical presence as well as telephone referrals such as phone-a-massage operations in which the business premises, although not physically located within the city, serves as a point of assignment of employees who respond to requests for services from within the city.
(Ord. 2007-008, passed 6-4-2007)