For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST.” An individual who has a minimum of 500 hours of courses and has received a diploma in the field of massage therapy from an educational institution accredited by a state or any state government agency, or who has passed the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), administered by the National Certification Program for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In addition, he or she is an active member of a nationally recognized massage therapy association, as a certified, professional, or equivalent level, which association offers degrees, continuing education, or certification in massage therapy, provided, however, that an individual who has received a diploma in the field of massage therapy from an educational institution accredited by any state or any government agency of a state need not obtain membership from a nationally recognized massage therapy association.
“EMPLOYEE.” Any person, including a certified massage therapist, who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage business and receives compensation from the operator of the business or patrons.
“LICENSEE.” The operator of a massage estab- lishment.
“MASSAGE.” Any method of pressure on or friction against or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating, or stimulating of the external soft parts of the body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliance 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 ESTABLISHMENT.” Any establishment having a fixed place of business where any person, firm, association, or corporation engages in, permits, or carries on the provision of massages or any of the other activities mentioned in this chapter.
“MASSAGE THERAPIST IN TRAINING.” An individual who is actively enrolled in the field of massage therapy in an educational institution accredited by a state or any state government agency, and is working under the direct supervision of a licensed certified massage therapist.
“OUT-CALL MASSAGE SERVICE.” Any business, the function of which is to engage in or carry on massages at a location designated by the customer or client rather than a licensed massage establishment.
“PERSON.” Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint stock company, limited liability company or partnership, corporation, or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
“SEXUAL AREA.” Genitals, pubic area, anus, buttocks, anal cleft, or perineum of any person, or the vulva or breasts of a female.
“VILLAGE CLERK.” The duly elected or appointed Clerk of the village, or any Deputy Clerk of the village, duly appointed in accordance with the ordinances of the village and the laws of the state.
(Ord. 97-01, passed 10-3-01)