(A) It is unlawful for any person to engage in conduct that violates any provision of this chapter, to engage in conduct which fails to meet the standards set forth in this chapter, or to own, manage, or operate a massage establishment that is not fully in compliance with the operational standards set forth in this chapter.
(B) Any violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor unless, in the sole discretion of the City Prosecutor, it is charged as, or reduced to, an infraction. Citations and warning notices may be utilized as determined appropriate to the circumstances by the enforcing personnel.
(C) In addition to the above, any massage establishment operated, conducted, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be and is declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the city may, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action under this chapter, commence an action or actions, proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal, and enjoinment thereof, in the manner provided by law, including any code enforcement procedures established pursuant to the laws of the State of California or the City of San Gabriel; and may take such other steps and may apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such massage establishments and restrain and enjoin any person from operating, conducting or maintaining a massage establishment contrary to the provisions of this chapter. If an injunction is sought, attorney’s fees and costs will be assessed at the discretion of the court against the party subject to said injunction.
(D) Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense for each and every day during which such violation is committed or continued.
(Ord. 591-C.S., passed 9-20-11; Am. Ord. 612-C.S., passed 2-17-15; Am. Ord. 633-C.S., passed 4-18-17; Am. Ord. 634-C.S., passed 5-2-17)