A. The permit administrator shall provide each applicant with an application form, requesting the information needed to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter.
B. All fees shall be in the amount set forth in Chapter 212, Fees. Fees shall reflect actual costs of investigation and issuance of massage permits.
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C. Within 60 working days following receipt of a completed application, the permit administrator shall either issue the permit, or mail a written statement of his or her reasons for denial thereof. If the administrator takes neither action, the permit shall be deemed to be issued. The applicant shall furnish the following information:
(1) Name, residence address and telephone number; the previous addresses of applicant, if any, for a period of three years immediately prior to the date of the application and the dates of residence at each.
(2) Social Security number and driver's license number, if any.
(3) Applicant's weight, height, color of hair and eyes.
(4) Two prints of a recent passport-size photograph of applicant.
(5) Written evidence that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.
(6) Business, occupation or employment of the applicant for the three years immediately preceding the date of application. This information shall include, but not be limited to, a statement as to whether or not the applicant, in working as a massage or bodywork technician or similar occupation under a permit or license, has had such permit or license revoked or suspended, and the reasons therefor.
(7) The name and address of the recognized school attended, the dates attended, and a copy of the diploma or certificate of completion awarded the applicant. All applicants may be required to furnish additional evidence of enrollment and attendance of the required class hours or if such evidence is not available are subject to an oral interview by the permit administrator or his or her appointee to establish the bona fide completion of educational requirements.
(8) Such other identification and information as the City may require in order to discover the truth of the matters required to be set forth in the application.
D. Temporary permit. Massage therapists may request a sixty-day temporary permit upon payment of all fees for the first year. A temporary permit will be issued for use during the interim period. However, the temporary permit may be revoked at any time upon failure to meet the requirements for a permanent permit, or upon violation of other provisions of this chapter.
E. The massage permit shall have a number assigned by the City for the purposes of identification.
1. Editor's Note: Amended during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).