(A) New massage therapy businesses to Newton.
(1) The initial license fee for a new massage therapy business to the City of Newton is $50. The initial license fee and application fee (s) shall be paid when the application is filed.
(2) The license, if granted, and not revoked or suspended, shall be valid so long as the business does not materially change ownership, business name or the service provided. An annual review shall be initiated by the City Clerk, with assistance from the police department, to confirm business ownership, business name, service(s) provided, and accurate and up-to-date state licenses for the employees performing massage therapy.
(B) Existing massage therapy businesses within the City of Newton. All existing massage therapy businesses shall apply for licensure within 60 days of the effective date of this chapter. For a massage therapy business applying for licensure in the initial year of this chapter's effective date (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018) the licensing fee identified in division (A)(1), above, is waived. If an application properly submitted during the first year of the ordinance is approved, and the massage therapy business remains in continuous operation, future renewal fees for a massage therapy business license will be waived. The business will be required to go through the annual review process.
(C) A separate license shall be obtained for each place of business. The licensee shall display the license in a prominent place in the licensed business at all times.
(D) During the 12 month licensed period, the massage therapy businesses will be required to notify the City Clerk of changes in massage therapist staffing and/or business manager.
(Ord. 2318, passed 1-3-2018)