Los Angeles County Municipal Code Art. 2 Signs

A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted at the main entrance, identifying the Massage Establishment. Such sign shall comply with all requirements of all county ordinances and municipal codes, as applicable.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)

Upon issuance by the County Health Officer, the Health Officer shall post at every Massage Establishment the inspection notification as determined by the County Health Officer, so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the facility. "Clearly visible to the general public and to patrons" means:

Posted in the front window of the facility within five (5) feet of the main entrance; or

Posted in a location as directed and determined in the discretion of the County Health Officer to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)

A list of the services available, minimum duration of the service and the cost of such services shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the reception area of the Massage Establishment. No owner, operator, or manager shall permit, and no Massage Technician under Title 7, Chapter 7.54.200 shall offer or perform, any service other than those displayed or listed as required herein, nor shall owner, operator or a Massage Technician request or charge a fee for any service other than those on the list of services available and displayed in the reception area.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)

A.

No Massage Establishment shall cause to be placed, published or distributed, including on the internet, any advertising that would reasonably suggest to prospective clients that any service is available other than those services listed as an available service pursuant to Section 8.04.1520, nor shall any Massage Establishment employ language in the text of such advertising that would reasonably suggest to a prospective client that any service is available other than those services as described in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. No person providing massage services shall advertise in any manner or form that massage is provided for compensation unless a valid license is possessed as required by Title 7 - Business Licenses, or is CAMTC certified as applicable. No Massage Establishment, or independent contractor, shall advertise in any manner or form that it provides massage for compensation unless the Massage Establishment possesses a valid public health permit.

B.

No Massage Establishment shall cause to be published or distributed, including on the internet, any advertising or services that would violate this Chapter.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)

Massage Establishments must comply with the requirements of Civil Code section 52.6, which requires the posting of notices concerning human trafficking and slavery in a public and conspicuous place.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)

The County Health Officer is responsible for administration of this Chapter which may include public education, public outreach, and promulgating guidelines and rules consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and the County Code.

(Ord. 2020-0008 § 42, 2020.)