For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meanings set forth herein. Words used in the present tense includes the future tense, plural words include the singular, and singular words include the plural. Words not specifically defined shall be given their common and ordinary meanings. The word “shall” as used herein is mandatory and not merely directory.
CUSTOMER. All clients, customers, patrons, guests, and any other persons who receive a massage.
MASSAGE. The scientific manipulation of the soft tissues, or as otherwise defined in the Message Therapy Act (Chapter 10.5 (commencing with § 4600) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code) or defined by the California Massage Therapy Council.
MASSAGE CLINIC. Any massage clinic, parlor, business, or any room, place or institution where massage is given or administered by a massage technician.
MASSAGE TECHNICIAN. Any person who gives, performs, or administers to another person a massage.
NOTICE ADDRESS. The address designated by the applicant or licensee for the mailing of all notices, legal mail, and other written communications from the County to the applicant or licensee.
PERSON. An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other form of business organization or group.
RECOGNIZED SCHOOL. Any school or institution of learning which teaches the theory, ethics, practice, profession, and work of massage, which school or institution has been approved by the California Massage Therapy Council.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT. For purposes of this Chapter the Land Use Services Department of the County of San Bernardino.
SOLE PROVIDER. A massage clinic where the owner owns 100 percent of the clinic, and is the only person who provides massage services for compensation for that clinic pursuant to a valid and active certificate issued in accordance with Chapter 10.5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. If the definition of sole provider changes in Chapter 10.5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, then the new definition applies in this Chapter.
(Ord. 3484, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3518, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3556, passed - -1993; Am. Ord. 4263, passed - -2014; Am. Ord. 4381, passed - -2020)