Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter have the meaning set forth elsewhere in this Code, the California Business and Professions Code, or California Government Code.
“California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)” means the California Massage Therapy Council created pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 4600.5(a).
“Certified massage practitioner” means a person who is currently certified as a massage practitioner by the CAMTC, and who administers massage for compensation.
“Certified massage therapist” means a person who is currently certified as a massage therapist by the CAMTC, and who administers massage for compensation.
“Certified sole proprietorship” means any massage business where the owner is the only person employed or used by that business to provide massage services and the owner has a current and valid CAMTC certificate.
“City” means the City of Thousand Oaks.
“Director” means the Finance Director or such other director designated by the City Manager to oversee local massage regulations.
“Massage” means any method of pressure on, or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating the external parts of the human body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus, or other appliances or devices, with or without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniment, antiseptic, oil, powder, cream, lotion, ointment or other similar preparations.
“Massage establishment” means a parlor, room, place or institution where massage is given or administered by a massage technician.
“Massage technician” means any person, who gives, performs or administers to another person a massage for any form of consideration and shall include certified massage practitioners and therapists as respectively defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq.
“Person” means and includes individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships, associations or other forms of business organization or group.
“Specified anatomical areas” means and includes any of the following human anatomical areas: genitals, pubic regions, anuses, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
“Specified sexual activities” means and includes all of the following:
(a) Fondling or other erotic touching of specified anatomical areas;
(b) Sex acts including, without limitation, intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy;
(c) Masturbation; or
(d) Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any specified sexual activity listed in this definition.
(Part 2, Ord. 1577-NS, eff. July 27, 2012)