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 include 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.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
The Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County.
CLERK.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County.
COUNTY.
The County of San Bernardino.
CUSTOMER.
All clients, customers, patrons, guests, and any other persons who receive a massage.
HEALTH OFFICER.
The County of San Bernardino Health Officer, or any person duly authorized to act on his or her behalf.
MASSAGE.
The scientific manipulation of the soft tissues, or as otherwise defined in Chapter 10.5 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.
SHERIFF.
The Sheriff of the County of San Bernardino and/or his or her deputies.
SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS.
Any of the following human anatomical areas: genitals, pubic regions, anuses, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areolae.
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES.
All of the following:
(1) The fondling or other erotic touching of specified anatomical areas;
(2) Sex acts, normal or perverted, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy;
(3) Masturbation; or
(4) Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in (1) through (3) above.
(Ord. 3484, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3518, passed - -1992; Am. Ord. 3556, passed - -1993; Am. Ord. 3908, passed - -2004; Am. Ord. 4263, passed - -2014)