Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 3 Operational Requirements of Massage Establishments

The permittee shall not conduct business or operate a Massage Establishment between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

A.

It shall be unlawful for any individual to practice massage therapy for compensation at a Massage Establishment unless that individual is a Massage Technician, as defined in Section 8.04.1410.

B.

CAMTC-certification or a picture identification issued by the Tax Collector shall be worn by and clearly visible on the massage technician's person during working hours and at all times when the massage technician is in the Massage Establishment.

C.

Massage Technicians shall not engage in lewd conduct on business premises of the Massage Establishment. Lewd conduct means touching the genitals, buttocks, or female breast of either the Massage Technician or customer with some part of the other person's body for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

While open, all Massage Establishments licensed under Section 8.04.288, except Sole Proprietors, shall have a manager as defined in Section 8.04.1410 on the premises. The manager must be familiar with and capable of communicating with employees, independent contractors, and patrons of the establishment on the requirements of this Chapter and State law as it relates to massage therapy.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

Massage Establishment clients shall enter and exit exclusively through the main entrance of the Massage Establishment. The main entrance shall be the door facing the street or, if no such door exists, the door that is most visible to members of the public passing by the Massage Establishment.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

A.

Instruments used for massage shall be disinfected prior to each use by a reasonable method approved by the County Health Officer or his or her designee. Where such instruments for massage are employed, adequate quantities of supplies for disinfection shall be available during all hours of operation.

B.

Adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of massage shall be provided.

C.

Hot (100°F) and cold running water shall be provided at all times.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

A.

Skin products, such as oil, lotions, and creams, shall be dispensed from single-use containers. Skin products stored in multi- use containers shall be dispensed in a manner to prevent contamination.

B.

Sponges used to rub the skin must be single use, and disposed of after each use.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

A.

No alcohol, cannabis or illegal drugs shall be permitted on premises. No alcoholic beverages, cannabis or drugs may be sold, served, used, consumed or possessed on business premises during business hours.

B.

A person shall not enter, be or remain in any part of a Massage Establishment or premises licensed as such while in the possession of, consuming or using any alcoholic beverage or drugs. The owner, operator, manager, and every supervising employee shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon such premises.

C.

Massage Establishment owners or operators shall provide all employees with culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials regarding employee rights, and information on a variety of resources, including linkages to health services, victim assistance services, and emergency numbers and hotlines to call for information and assistance.

D.

Massage Establishment premises shall not be used as a sleeping room or for any other residential purpose.

E.

A Massage Establishment owner shall notify the County Health Officer, or his or her designee, of any changes to the owner's address and/or phone number.

F.

A Massage Establishment owner shall report to the County Health Officer, or his or her designee, any of the following within ninety-six (96) hours of the occurrence:

Arrests of any employees, independent contractors, or owners of the Massage Establishment for an offense other than a misdemeanor traffic offense;

Any event involving the Massage Establishment owner or a Massage Technician employed therein that constitutes a violation of this ordinance or State or federal law;

Any provision which requires reporting to the County Health Officer or his or her designee even if the Massage Establishment owner believes that the County Health Officer or his or her designee has or will receive the information from another source.

G.

Massage, massage services, or massage therapy are not permitted in rooms, booths, or other areas with doors capable of being locked.

H.

The exterior doors and the doors separating the waiting or reception area from the remainder of the establishment shall remain unlocked during business hours (including electric locking devices). This subdivision shall not apply to sole proprietorship Massage Establishments as defined in Section 8.04.1410.

I.

A copy of the CAMTC certificate or valid Massage Technician license issued by the Treasurer and Tax Collector of each and every Massage Technician employed in the business shall be displayed in the reception area or similar open public place on the premises. CAMTC certificates or Massage Technician licenses of former employees and/or independent contractors shall be removed as soon as those Massage Technicians are no longer employed by or offering services through the massage business.

J.

For each massage service provided, every massage business shall keep a complete and legible written or electronic record of the following information: (1) the date and hour that service was provided; (2) the service provided; (3) the name or initials of the employee entering the information; and (4) the name of the Massage Technician administering the service and the CAMTC certificate number, and business license identification number. Such records shall be open to inspection and copying by the Sheriff's Department, or other officials charged with enforcement of this Chapter. These records may not be used by any Massage Technician or operator for any purpose other than as records of service provided and may not be provided to other parties by the Massage Technician or operator unless otherwise required by law. Such records shall be retained on the premises of the massage business for a period of two (2) years and be immediately available for inspection during business hours.

K.

Condoms are prohibited on or within the premises of a Massage Establishment.

L.

All massages, massage services, and massage therapy must be performed at the Massage Establishment.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

Massage Establishments shall comply with the local building code for lighting and ventilation.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

A.

A minimum of one (1) toilet and one (1) washbasin, shall be provided in every Massage Establishment as per local building code for patrons and employees. Hand wash sinks shall be provided with approved, sanitary drying method(s), which includes single-use paper towels, and soap placed in permanently installed dispensers. A trash receptacle shall be provided in each toilet room.

B.

Adequate dressing rooms shall be provided for patrons. Dressing rooms will be used only by patrons of the same sex at the same time. Dressing rooms need not be separate from the room in which the massage is being performed. If the massage takes place without disrobing of patrons, then separate dressing rooms are not required for each patron. A location for each patron served to safely store their valuables shall be provided such as a locker or other approved methods as approved by the County Health Officer or his or her designee.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

A minimum of one separate hand wash sink shall be provided in each Massage Establishment for the use of employees. The hand wash sink shall have hot (100°F) and cold running water at all times, and shall be located within or as close as practical to the area devoted to performing massage services. In addition, there shall be provided at each hand wash sink, liquid hand soap, single-use wall mounted disposable paper towels and soap placed in permanently installed dispensers.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)

No part of a Massage Establishment where massage, massage services or massage therapy are being conducted shall be equipped with any electronic, mechanical or artificial device used, or capable of being used, for recording or videotaping, for monitoring the activities, conversation, or other sounds in the treatment room or room used by customers, except in the designated reception areas.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 43, 2020.)