§ 7.54.010. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

"CAMTC" means the California Massage Therapy Council, created pursuant to the Massage Therapy Act (California Business and Professions Code section 4600 et seq.), and which is authorized to issue certifications to massage practitioners and massage therapists, who have satisfied the requirements for certification.

"Massage parlor" means any premises where "massage" or "massage services" are given.

"Massage" and "massage services" mean and shall include any method of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, manipulation, or stimulating the external parts of the body, with or without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, with or without supplementary aids such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations.

"Massage" and "massage services" shall further include any bath, facial massage, fomentations, massage, electric or magnetic treatment, acupressure, shiatsu, alcohol rubs, and Russian, Swedish, or Turkish baths.

(Ord. 2016-0001 § 1, 2016: Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)