For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMPLOYEE. Any person, other than a masseur, who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage business and receives compensation from the operator of the business or from patrons.
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, antiseptic oils, powder, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparation commonly used in this practice.
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT. Any establishment having a fixed place of business where any person, firm, association, or corporation engages in or carries on or permits to be engaged in or carried on any of the activities mentioned in the definition of MASSAGE in this section.
MASSEUR. Any person who, for any consideration whatsoever, engages in the practice of massage as herein defined. The term MASSEUR as the use of the masculine gender shall include in all cases the feminine gender as well.
PATRON. Any person over 18 years of age who receives a massage under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that he or she will pay money or give any other consideration whatsoever therefor.
RECOGNIZED SCHOOL. Any school or institution of learning which has for its purpose the teaching of theory, method, profession, or work of massage, which school requires a resident course of study of not less than 70 hours before the student shall be furnished with a diploma or certificate of graduation from such school or institution of learning following the successful completion of such course of study or learning, and which school has been approved pursuant to governing regulations of any state.
(Prior Code, § 118.01) (Ord. 76-8, passed 11-1-1976)