Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions and provisions contained in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and application of words and phrases used in this chapter.
Employee shall mean any person over eighteen (18) years of age, other than a masseur, who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage business and who receives compensation from the operator of the business or from patrons.
Massage means any method of treating the superficial parts of a patron for medical, hygienic, exercise or relaxation purposes by rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating with the hands, feet or any instrument.
Masseur means any person who engages in the practice of massage as herein defined and who is licensed therefor by the state. The use of the masculine gender in this article shall include in all cases the feminine gender as well.
Patron means any person who receives a massage under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that he or she will pay money or give any other consideration therefor.
(Ord. No. 66723, § 1, 3-3-88)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums or persons holding an unrevoked certificate to practice the healing arts or persons working under the direction of any such person or in any such establishment, nor shall this chapter apply to barbers, cosmetologists, physical therapists, assistant physical therapists or athletic trainers, lawfully carrying out their particular profession or business and holding a valid unrevoked license or certificate of registration issued by the state.
(Ord. No. 66723, § 2, 3-3-88)
Any person who shall intentionally violate any provision of Art. II, sections 17-16 through 17-25, and Art. III, sections, 17-41 through 17-48 of this chapter shall be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00).
(Ord. No. 66723, § 21, 3-3-88)