(A) Therapeutic massage enterprise license. The initial application for an enterprise license under this chapter shall be presented to the City Council for consideration after the city has verified the information on the initial license. The city is empowered to conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application, including ordering a computerized criminal history inquiry and/or a driver's license history inquiry on the applicant. The City Council shall hold a public hearing prior to approving or denying the license, which public hearing shall be advertised at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. The City Council may accept or deny the license application after such public hearing.
(B) Massage therapist license: verification and consideration. Within a reasonable period after receipt of a completed application and fee for a massage therapist license, the city shall grant or deny the application. The city is empowered to conduct any and all investigations to verify the information on the application, including ordering a computerized criminal history inquiry and/or a driver's license history inquiry on the applicant. Notice shall be sent by regular and certified mail to the applicant upon a denial informing the applicant of the right to appeal to the City Council within 20 days. If an appeal is properly made, the matter shall be placed on the next available City Council agenda.
(Ord. 2007-008, passed 6-4-2007)