§ 9-1615. APPLICATION TO EXISTING BUSINESSES.

(a)

Any individual holding a valid permit or license issued by the city to perform or engage in Massage for compensation within the city may continue to provide Massage Services under that permit or license until that permit or license expires, but shall otherwise comply with the requirements of this chapter upon this chapter's effective date. Upon expiration of the permit or license issued by the city, any person who desires to continue to provide Massage Services for compensation within the city shall first obtain a CAMTC certificate.

(b)

Any Massage Business legally in business prior to the effective date of this chapter may continue to operate as a Massage Business until its permit or license expires, provided that all of the Massage Business's Employees, agents, independent contractors, or other persons providing Massage Services, possess either a valid city-issued permit or license to practice Massage or a valid CAMTC certificate. Upon expiration of the Massage Business's permit or license, any Massage Business that desires to continue to operate shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(c)

All Massage Businesses, including its Owners, Operators, and Employees, and all persons engaged in the practice of Massage for compensation within the city, shall comply with all health and safety requirements set forth in this chapter once this chapter becomes effective.

(Added Ord. 2013-35, § 2, eff. 1-17-14).