§ 467-020. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the words, terms and phrases set forth in this section shall have the meanings given them in this section.

(a)

Applicant means any person, as defined in subsection (j) of this section, who is the owner or operator of a massage establishment, or a massage practitioner, and is required to apply for and maintain a valid massage establishment permit, massage practitioner permit, or annual renewal thereof, pursuant to this chapter.

(b)

For compensation means the exchange of massage for money, goods or services, and shall include the offer of free massage in conjunction with other services or goods provided for compensation.

(c)

Massage means any method of pressure on, or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating the external parts of the human body with the hands or any other parts of the body or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus, or other appliances or devices, with or without the use of oils, creams, tonics, lotions, antiseptics, tanning products, or other similar preparations. Massage shall further include baths, including aromatherapy, vapor, shower, electric tub, sponge, hot towels, sauna, steam, or any other type of bath where the essential nature of the service involves any method of pressure or friction against, or stimulating the external parts of the human body with the hands or any other parts of the body.

(d)

Massage establishment means an establishment having a fixed place of business, vehicle or vessel where any person engages in, conducts, carries on or otherwise permits or provides massage for compensation. For purposes of this chapter, the term "massage establishment" shall include any establishment which arranges, schedules or otherwise manages or oversees the provision of off-premises massage by more than one massage practitioner.

(e)

Massage practitioner means any person who, for any type of compensation, practices massage, whether in or at a massage establishment, or as off-premises massage.

(f)

Off-premises massage means practicing massage for compensation at a location other than at a massage establishment which has been permitted pursuant to this chapter.

(g)

Operator means any person, as defined in subsection (j) of this section, who operates and/or is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the massage establishment.

(h)

Owner means any person, as defined in subsection (j) of this section, who has any ownership interest in a massage establishment.

(i)

Permit means a written document authorizing the holder to engage in the business or activity specified in the document. Three types of permits are issued pursuant to this chapter are massage establishment permits, massage practitioner permits, and annual renewal permits.

(j)

Person means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination of individuals.

(k)

Recognized school of massage means any school or institution of learning which teaches the theory, method, ethics, history, practice and work of massage, and which has been approved by the state in which it is located. Any school or institution of learning offering or allowing correspondence or internet course credit not requiring actual attendance at class shall not be deemed a "recognized school of massage" for purposes of this chapter.

(l)

Sheriff means the Sheriff of the County of Sutter, or his/her designee, including any Deputy Sheriff who is responsible for receiving applications and required fees, and conducting the investigation necessary to the processing of applications for permits required by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1641, § 1, 11-7-2017)