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<br /> massage business or sole proprietorship employs or uses only certified massage
<br /> therapists or practitioners possessing valid and current State Certifications and
<br /> has satisfied all other requirements pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
<br /> "Certified Massage Business" means any business where the only persons
<br /> employed or used by that business to provide massage services have current
<br /> and valid State Certifications.
<br /> "Certified Massage Practitioner" means any person holding a current and valid
<br /> State Certificate issued by the CAMTC pursuant to California Business and
<br /> Professions Code Sections 4600, and following, as amended, whether as a
<br /> massage practitioner or massage therapist, as defined therein.
<br /> "Certified Sole Proprietorship" means any massage business where the owner is
<br /> the only person employed or used by that business to provide massage services
<br /> and the owner has a current and valid unconditional State Certification.
<br /> "Massage" means any method of treating the external parts of the body for
<br /> remedial, health, or hygienic purposes for any form of consideration (whether for
<br /> the massage, as part of a membership, as part of other services or a product, or
<br /> otherwise) by means of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading,
<br /> rubbing, tapping, pounding, or stimulating the external parts of the body, with or
<br /> without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances; or with or
<br /> without supplementary aids, such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils,
<br /> powders, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations commonly
<br /> used in this practice; or by baths, including but not limited to Turkish, Russian,
<br /> Swedish, Japanese, vapor, shower, electric tub, sponge, mineral, fomentation, or
<br /> any other type of bath.
<br /> "Owner" or "Operator" means any and all owners of a massage business
<br /> including any of the following persons: the managing responsible
<br /> officer/employee, a general partner, a limited partner, a shareholder, a sole
<br /> proprietor, or any person who has a five (5) percent or greater ownership interest
<br /> in a massage business whether as an individual, corporate entity, limited partner,
<br /> shareholder or sole proprietor.
<br /> "Registered Certificate Holder" means a person or business that has been issued
<br /> a Certificate of Registration by the City's Police Department.
<br /> "State Certification" or "State Certificate" means a valid and current certification
<br /> properly issued by CAMTC pursuant to California Business & Professions Code
<br /> Section 4600, and following, as amended.
<br /> Sec. 18A.3. AUTHORITY
<br /> The Police Chief or designated representative shall have the power and authority
<br /> to promulgate rules, regulations, and requirements consistent with provisions of
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