(A) Therapeutic massage enterprise license. The initial application for an enterprise license under this section shall be presented to the City Council for consideration, after the issuing authority has verified the information on the initial license. The issuing authority 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 may accept or deny the license application per this chapter.
(B) Massage therapist license.
(1) Verification and consideration. Within a reasonable period after receipt of a complete application and fee for a massage therapist license the city shall grant or deny the application. The city and/or the Wright County Sheriff's Office will 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 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.
(2) Photo I.D. cards. Photo identification cards shall be issued to individuals receiving a therapeutic massage therapist license.
(Ord. 632, passed 2-8-2016)