For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (CAMTC). The non-profit organization created to regulate the massage industry set forth in Cal. Business and Professions Code Division 2, Chapter 10.5 (commencing with § 4600).
CAMTC CERTIFICATE. A current and valid certificate issued by the CAMTC to a certified massage therapist or certified massage practitioner pursuant to Cal. Business and Professions Code §§ 4600 et seq.
CERTIFIED MASSAGE PRACTITIONER. Any individual certified by the CAMTC as a massage therapist or massage practitioner pursuant to Cal. Business and Professions Code §§ 4600 et seq.
CERTIFIED TRANSCRIPTS. Course transcripts that are received sealed by the Police Department from a recognized school of massage or qualified massage educational program.
CITY COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Riverbank.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager of the City of Riverbank or his or her designated representative.
COMPENSATION. A payment, loan, advance, donation, contribution, deposit, or gift of money, or anything of value.
CONVICTION and CONVICTED. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendre.
EMPLOY. Includes contracting with independent contractors.
EMPLOYEE. Includes independent contractors.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The Stanislaus County Health Department.
HEALTH OFFICER. The person designated by the city as Health Officer, or his or her authorized representative.
MANAGER. The person(s) designated by the operator of the massage establishment to act as the representative and agent of the operator in managing day-to-day operations with the same liabilities and responsibilities. Evidence of management includes, but is not limited to, evidence that the individual has power to direct or hire and dismiss employees, control hours of operation, create policy or rules or purchase supplies. A manager may also be an operator. A massage practitioner permit is not required to qualify as a manager. A manager may not perform any massage services without first meeting the standards and qualifications of massage practitioner.
MASSAGE. The scientific manipulation of the soft tissues. For purposes of this chapter, the terms MASSAGE and BODYWORK shall have the same meaning.
MASSAGE/BODYWORK ESTABLISHMENT. Any establishment having a fixed place of business where any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or combination thereof engages in, carries on, or permits to be engaged in or carried on, any massage/bodywork activity for compensation or any
other consideration. Any establishment engaged in, carrying on, or permitting any combination of massage/bodywork and bathhouse is a MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT.
MASSAGE/BODYWORK PRACTITIONER. Any person who for any consideration whatsoever engages in the practice of massage/bodywork techniques as defined in this section, unless otherwise exempted.
MASSAGE/BODYWORK TECHNIQUES. Any method of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating of the external parts of another human body with the use of the hands, arms, or other portions of the body, or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, with or without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations commonly used in this practice. MASSAGE should also include the giving of any baths as listed below under PUBLIC BATHHOUSE.
MASSAGE THERAPY ACT. Provisions in Cal. Business and Professions Code Division 2, Chapter 10.5 (commencing with § 4600).
OPERATOR. All persons who have an ownership interest in the massage establishment and are responsible for its day-to-day operations.
OUT-CALL MASSAGE SERVICE. To engage in or perform massage/bodywork for a fee or other consideration at a location other than a duly licensed massage/bodywork establishment or school of massage.
PERSON. Any individual, co-partnership, firm, association, joint-stock company, corporation, or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
POLICE CHIEF. The Police Chief of the City of Riverbank Police Services or his or her designated representative.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The police services of the City of Riverbank.
PUBLIC BATHHOUSE. Any place, including a private club or organization, except as otherwise provided, wherein any person, firm, association, corporation, or partnership engages in, conducts or carries on, or permits to be engaged in, conducted or carried on, or the giving or furnishing of Russian, Finnish, Swedish, hot air, vapor, electric cabinet, steam, mineral, sweat, salt, Japanese, sauna, fomentation, or electric baths, or baths of any kind whatever, including any form of body shampoo. Ordinary tub baths or showers where an attendant is not required, is excluded.
REFLEXOLOGY. An integrative health practice that maps a reflection of the body predominantly on the feet, hands and outer ears. It uses unique manual techniques to deliver pressure to neural pathways assisting the body to function optimally.
(Ord. 2006-003, passed 3-13-06; Am. Ord. 2008-004, passed 3-10-08; Am. Ord. 2024-004, passed 8-27-24)