§ 26-178. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Massage means any method of pressure on or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating of the external soft parts of the body with hands or with aid of any mechanical electrical apparatus or appliances, with or without rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, crams, lotions, ointments or other similar preparations used in this practice, under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that the person to whom treatment is provided, or some third party on such person's behalf, will pay money or give other consideration or any gratuity therefor.

Massage business means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or business having a source of income or compensation derived from the practice of massage as defined above, and which has a fixed place of business where any person, firm, association or corporation engages in or carries on any of the activities described above. For purposes of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability company, an owner is defined as any one person who owns 51 percent of the corporation, partnership or is a member or manager of a limited liability company.

Massage therapist means any person who performs a massage as herein defined.

Owner means any person or legal entity who owns 20 percent or greater interest in a massage business.

Patron means any person who receives a massage under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that he will pay money or give other consideration therefor.

Sexual or genital area means the term sexual or genital area is defined as including the genitals, pubic area, anus or perineum of any person, or the vulva or breasts of a female.

(Code 1996, § 26-178; Ord. No. F-1716, § 1, 6-17-2013)