Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 2 Massage Technicians

A.

As used in Part 1 and Part 2 of this Chapter, "Massage Technician" means any of the following:

Any person, who administers to any person, for any form of consideration or gratuity, a massage, massage services, or massage therapy as defined in Subsection C of Section 7.54.010 of this Chapter. A Massage Technician also includes a student at an approved school performing massage, massage services, or massage therapy to any person who pays for or gives a gratuity for such, whether the payment or gratuity is to such student or to the school. As used in this Chapter, approved school means any school or institution of learning approved pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 10.5 of the Business and Professions Code; or

A Massage Therapist who is certified by the CAMTC under section 4604 of the Business and Professions Code, and who administers massage for compensation; or

A Massage Practitioner who is certified by the CAMTC pursuant to sections 4604.1 and 4604.2 of the Business and Professions Code, and who administers massage for compensation.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 28, 2020; Ord. 2016-0001 § 4, 2016; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 85-0131 § 1, 1985: Ord. 11126 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10775 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art 11.5, § 595, 1951.)

A.

A Massage Technician shall first procure a license and pay a license fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010. A Massage Therapist or Practitioner that possesses a valid and current CAMTC certificate is not required to obtain a Los Angeles County Massage Technician license. A CAMTC license is required for all persons performing massage in any establishment equipped with private rooms or areas with doors, curtains, or other devices capable of being closed during massage services. A Massage Technician license is required for all Massage Technicians performing massages in establishments with open areas, and that do not offer or provide any massage services in private rooms or areas with doors that close.

B.

Any individuals performing massage services have two (2) years from the effective date of this ordinance to obtain their Massage Technician license or CAMTC certification. For licensed Massage Technicians performing massage services in any establishment equipped with private rooms or areas with doors, curtains, or other devices capable of being closed during massage services within the unincorporated areas of the County have two (2) years from the effective date of this ordinance to obtain CAMTC certification to perform massage services.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 29, 2020; Ord. 2016-0001 § 5, 2016; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11.5 § 595, 1951.)

This Part 2 does not apply to any treatment administered in good faith in the course of the practice of any healing art personally by any person licensed to practice any such art or profession under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code of the state of California or any other statute of this state.

(Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 10233 § 3 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11.5 § 599, 1951.)

A person applying for a Massage Technician license is not required to undergo a criminal background check with the Sheriff's Department. In addition to the remaining requirements of Section 7.06.020, an application or renewal for a license required by

this Part 2 also shall show:

A.

The two (2) previous addresses, if any, immediately prior to the present address of the applicant.

B.

Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 18 years.

C.

Applicant's height, weight, color of eyes and hair.

D.

Two (2) portrait photographs at least two (2) inches by two (2) inches.

E.

Business, occupation or employment of the applicant for the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application.

F.

The license history of the applicant; whether the applicant has had a license for any business or similar activity issued by this or any other county, by any city, or by the State denied, suspended, or revoked, the reason therefor, and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation.

G.

All convictions requiring the applicant to actively register as a sex offender pursuant to State laws, or the equivalent in another state, territory, under military or federal law.

H.

Such other identification and information necessary to discover the truth of the matters herein above specified as required to be set forth in the application.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 30, 2020; Ord. 2020-0008 § 30, 2020; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11126 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11.5 § 596, 1951.)

A.

The applicant shall:

Furnish with each application a diploma or certificate of graduation from an approved school as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 4601; or

Furnish with each application a diploma or certificate from a school outside of the State of California which substantially complies with the educational requirements of Business and Professions Code section 4600 et seq. Applicants presenting educational credentials from outside the United States are required to demonstrate their diploma or certificate of graduation has substantially similar educational requirements as an approved school within the United States or its territories; or

Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a practicing Massage Technician and furnish proof thereof; or

An equivalent combination of education and experience equal to two (2) years.

B.

The Tax Collector may share application information with the Department of Public Health, the Sheriff's Department, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, or other County officials responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the public.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 31, 2020; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991: Ord. 11126 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 10233 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 2 Art. 11.5 § 597, 1951.)

No Massage Technician licensed pursuant to this Chapter may perform any massage or massage services in any location other than the location(s) specified on the license.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 32, 2020; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)

No massage or massage services may be administered unless the patron's genitalia, and female breasts are covered.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 33, 2020; Ord. 2016-0001 § 6, 2016; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)

Documentary proof of CAMTC certification or a picture identification issued by the Tax Collector shall be worn and clearly visible by all persons providing massages during working hours and at all times when the Massage Technician is in the Massage Establishment.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 34, 2020; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)

All Massage Establishments licensed under this Title shall have a manager at the Massage Establishment at all times when open to the public for business, except Sole Proprietors. "Manager" means the person(s) designated by the owner or operator of the Massage Establishment to act as the representative or agent of the owner or operator in managing day-to- day operations. The manager must be familiar with the requirements of Los Angeles County Code Titles 7, 8, and 11, and State laws related to massage therapy, and be capable of communicating, in any language or format, the provisions of State law and County Code related to massage therapy to employees, independent contractors, and patrons of the Massage Establishment.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 35, 2020; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)

To operate as a Massage Establishment in the unincorporated areas of the County, the business must have a valid business license and a valid public health permit in addition to any other licenses, permits, or certifications required by applicable County ordinances, municipal codes and State laws. If the business license is revoked or suspended for any period of time, the public health permit shall be automatically revoked or suspended for the same period.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 36, 2020; Ord. 91-0079 § 1 (part), 1991.)

The Business License Commission shall suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to Part 1 and Part 2 of this Chapter upon receiving satisfactory evidence that either:

A.

The licensee has been convicted of any violation of the Penal Code as referenced in 7.54.050 of this Chapter and all other violations listed under Section 11.36.330 of this Code; or

B.

The licensee has violated any provision of Chapter 7.54 of the County Code on two (2) separate occasions within a 12-month period; or

C.

The public health permit for the Massage Establishment issued pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 8.04 and Title 11, Chapter 11.36 of this Code is terminated, revoked, or otherwise no longer valid.

Whenever a license has been revoked, the former licensee, whether a person, partnership, or corporation, shall not be granted a new license for a period of one (1) year from the date of revocation.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 37, 2020.)