§ 5.58.030. Massage Establishment Permit - required.

A.

No person shall engage in, carry on, or conduct the business of a massage establishment without first having obtained a Business License as prescribed by the provisions of Chapter 3.80, and, where required by this Chapter, a Massage Establishment Permit, a Health Permit, and an Administrative Use Permit as prescribed in Title 21.

B.

No person shall engage in, conduct, or carry on the function of a massage therapist, whether as an independent contractor, employee or owner of a massage establishment, without being certified by the CAMTC as a certified massage therapist, certified massage practitioner, or conditionally certified massage practitioner pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Sections 4600 et seq. Persons practicing acupressure under the direction of a licensed State of California acupuncturist shall obtain CAMTC certification as required in this Chapter.

C.

Massage Establishment Permit. A massage establishment, except an independent contractor, must be issued a Massage Establishment Permit. A Massage Establishment Permit issued under this Chapter does not authorize the permittee to commence operations pursuant to the permit until the permittee has complied with all business license requirements, zoning/planning requirements, and all other applicable federal, state, and City of Long Beach laws and regulations. A Massage Establishment Permit does not authorize the permittee to provide massage therapy services, and it is unlawful to do so without valid CAMTC certification.

D.

Health Permit. A massage establishment, except an independent contractor, must be issued a Health Permit. A Health Permit shall be issued by the Health Officer when investigation has determined that the proposed massage establishment and its facility and method of operation meets the specifications or conforms to the requirements of this Chapter and any applicable laws and regulations. A Health Permit, once issued, is nontransferable and shall only be valid for the person or entity, location, type of services or activities, and, unless suspended or revoked, for the time period indicated. Any Health Permit fees, including recovery and enforcement costs, shall be determined by resolution of the City Council.

E.

Administrative Use Permit (AUP) for massage as a Primary Use. A massage establishment, other than an independent contractor, where massage is the primary use (over 50%) of the business must apply for and be issued, prior to operation, an Administrative Use Permit (AUP), and such AUP shall be maintained, in accordance with Chapters 21.25 and 21.32 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.

F.

A massage establishment shall not be issued a Business License without a Massage Establishment Permit, Health Permit, or Administrative Use Permit when required by this Chapter.

( ORD-18-0018 § 1, 2018)