A. Any person possessing a valid CAMTC certificate obtained and maintained in compliance with the Massage Therapy Act shall have the right to perform or engage in the practice of massage for compensation within the city consistent with the Massage Therapy Act, the qualifications established by his or her certification, and the provisions of this chapter.
B. A person may operate, maintain, run, or manage a massage therapy establishment only if that person has been validly issued a assage therapy establishment permit by the city pursuant to this chapter for the subject massage therapy establishment.
C. If a person is not certified under the CAMTC:
1. A person may perform, practice, or administer massages in exchange for compensation or any other legal consideration at a massage therapy establishment only if that person has been validly issued a personal massage therapist permit by the city pursuant to this chapter.
2. A person may operate, maintain, or manage an outcall massage therapy service only if that person has been validly issued an outcall massage therapist permit by the city pursuant to this chapter.
3. A person may perform, practice, or administer massages in exchange for compensation or any other legal consideration at their residence only if that person has been validly issued a personal massage therapist permit and a home occupation permit by the city pursuant to the regulations for the subject personal massage services.
D. The provisions set forth in this section apply to the "massage therapy establishment," as defined in Section 5.22.020, of any massage establishment or outcall massage therapy service.
(Ord. 423 § 1, 2023)