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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447', '§ 447']

City of Royal Oak, MI Massage Establishments
§ 447-3 Massage establishment license required; massage therapist's license required.
§ 447-6 Renewal of license.
§ 447-7 License refusal, suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal.
§ 447-8 Revocation or suspension of license.
§ 447-9 Procedure for recommendation of refusal, nonrenewal, revocation, or suspension.
§ 447-10 Posting of license.
§ 447-11 Records of employees.
§ 447-12 Facilities necessary.
§ 447-13 Operating requirements.
§ 447-14 Persons under age 18 prohibited on premises.
§ 447-15 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
§ 447-16 Hours of operation.
§ 447-17 Employment of massage therapist.
§ 447-18 Inspection required.
§ 447-19 Unlawful acts.
§ 447-20 Location of massage establishments.
§ 447-21 Sale, transfer, or change of location.
§ 447-22 Name and place to be designated in license.
§ 447-24 Violations and penalties.
Chapter 447 Massage Establishments
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Commission of the City of Royal Oak 9-30-1996 by Ord. No. 96-21; amended in its entirety 11-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-16. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Sale of obscene material — See Ch. 213.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Massage Establishment License and Regulation Ordinance."
All officers, owners, directors, shareholders, partners, managers and members of a business.
Any person who renders any service in connection with the operation of a massage establishment and receives compensation from the operator of the establishment or a client.
The person or business entity to whom a license has been issued to own or operate a massage establishment as defined herein.
MASSAGE; PRACTICE OF MASSAGE
The application of a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, and holding to the soft tissue of the human body in which the primary intent is to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client. Practice of massage includes complementary methods, including the external application of water, heat, cold, lubrication, salt scrubs, body wraps, or other topical preparations; and electromechanical devices that mimic or enhance the actions possible by the hands. Practice of massage does not include medical diagnosis; practice of physical therapy; high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to a joint; electrical stimulation; application of ultrasound; or prescription of medicines.
Any business which engages in the practice of massage as defined in this section, either at that location or at another location. "Massage establishment" includes a health club, health spa, or any physical fitness club or business that offers massage on occasion or incidental to its principal operation.
Any person who, for any consideration whatsoever, engages in the practice of massage as defined in this section.
OF SUITABLE CHARACTER
The propensity on the part of the person to serve the public in the licensed area in a fair, lawful, honest and open manner.
Any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint-stock company, corporation, limited liability company or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
Business license required. No person shall engage in or carry out the business of massage unless he has a valid massage establishment license issued by the City of Royal Oak pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for each and every separate office or place of business conducted by such person.
Massage therapist license required. No person shall engage in the practice of massage unless he or she has a valid and subsisting massage therapy license issued to him or her by the State of Michigan. This requirement does not apply to an individual licensed by another state from performing activities that are considered massage therapy if those activities are within the scope of the individual's license.
It shall be the responsibility of an owner, operator, manager, or licensee of a massage establishment hereunder to insure that each person employed or engaged as a massage therapist at the establishment shall either have a valid massage therapist license issued by the State of Michigan or be exempt from the state's licensing requirements.
Any applicant for a massage establishment license pursuant to this chapter shall present to the City Clerk's office an application in duplicate containing the aforementioned and described information.
Investigation. Upon receipt of such application, the City Clerk shall retain one copy and refer one copy as follows:
Penal history. All applicant's convictions in the preceding 10 years, other than traffic violations, the reasons therefor, and the demeanor of the applicant subsequent to his or her release.
License history. The license history of the applicant and his or her employees; whether such person, while previously operating in this City or state or in another state under a license, has had such license denied, revoked or suspended; the reasons therefor; and the demeanor of the applicant subsequent to such action.
Business history. The history of the business, the manner in which the business is conducted, and the conduct of all employees in providing services to the public.
Other information. Any other information and documentation which he or she considers relevant to make a determination as to whether the applicant is of suitable character.
The Chief of Police or his or her designated representative shall complete his or her investigation and determination within 45 days of being provided with a completed application.
In the case of a massage establishment license application, if the investigation by the Chief of Police or his or her designated representative does not evidence a lack of suitable character, the City Clerk shall refer the application to the Chief Building Inspector, Fire Chief, or their designated representatives, who shall cause a thorough inspection of the premises to be made, if applicable, to ensure that all pertinent provisions of state law and local ordinances, including the applicable plumbing, heating, electrical and zoning codes, are being complied with. The results of such inspections shall be returned to the City Clerk within 30 days of the date the application was referred.
Application to renew a license to operate a massage establishment shall be filed at least 45 days prior to the date of expiration. Such renewal shall be annual and shall be accompanied by the annual fee to be set by City Commission resolution. Procedures for review of a renewal application shall be in accordance with Chapter 425, Article II, General Licensing, as amended, and this chapter.
A license requested may be refused, and any license issued may be suspended, revoked, or not renewed for cause. The term "cause" as used in this chapter shall include the doing or omitting of any act, or permitting any condition to exist for which a license is issued, or upon any premises used in connection therewith, which act, omission or condition is contrary to the health, safety and welfare of the public, is unlawful, irregular or fraudulent in nature, is unauthorized or beyond the scope of the license issued, or is forbidden by this chapter or any applicable law. "Cause" shall include, but not be limited to:
A determination of lack of suitable character, or a failure of the proposed licensed premises to meet applicable codes and ordinances.
Fraud or material misrepresentation in the application for a license.
Fraud or material misrepresentation in the operation of the licensed business.
Any material violation of this chapter or of the regulations authorized herein.
Conducting the business in an unlawful manner or in such manner as to constitute a maintenance of a nuisance upon or in connection with the licensed premises. For purposes of this chapter, "nuisance" shall be given the normal and customary meaning, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A pattern or practice of employee conduct which is in violation of any state or federal law, local ordinance, or this chapter.
Failure of the licensee to pay personal property taxes, other City obligations, and real property taxes by February 14 of each year arising from the use and occupancy of the property. A licensee who does not own the real property is not responsible for the payment of the real property taxes unless the lease requires such payment.
Each establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of the City of Royal Oak and the State of Michigan. Upon any violation of this chapter or the violation of any other applicable ordinance, after notice and hearing, the City Commission may revoke or suspend such license.
The City Commission shall revoke a massage establishment license if the State of Michigan suspends or revokes the massage therapist licenses of three or more of the establishment's employees within a twelve-month period.
Procedures for recommendation of refusal, nonrenewal, revocation or suspension shall be in accordance with Chapter 425, Article II, General Licensing, as amended, and this chapter.
Every license required under this chapter shall be displayed in a prominent place on the premises.
The licensee or the person designated by the licensee of a massage establishment shall maintain a register of all persons employed or engaged as massage therapists. Included in the register will be a copy of each massage therapist's state license. Such register shall be available at the massage establishment for inspection by representatives of the City of Royal Oak and/or county or state health departments during regular business hours.
A license to operate a massage establishment shall not be issued unless inspectors of the City of Royal Oak reveal that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements:
All provisions of all applicable City building, plumbing, fire, electrical and health codes.
A recognizable and readable sign that complies with the City's Sign Ordinance[1] shall be posted at the main entrance identifying the business as a massage establishment.
No massage shall be performed in a private room which is completely closed off to the view of other persons nor fitted with a door capable of being locked or barred. Reasonable measures may be used to offer privacy to patrons such as partitions, walls, curtains and the like.
All employees, including massage therapists and other employees attending the patrons, shall be clean and wear clean uniforms covering the torso. Such uniforms shall be nontransparent and of washable material and shall be kept in a clean condition. Such clothing shall cover the person's pubic area, perineum, buttocks, natal cleft and the entire chest to four inches below the collarbone, and legs not exposed more than two inches above the knees.
All massage establishments shall be provided with clean laundered sheets and towels in sufficient quantity, and they shall be laundered after each use thereof and stored in a sanitary manner.
No massage establishment granted a license under the provisions of this chapter shall place, publish, or distribute or cause to be placed, published, or distributed any advertisement, picture, or statement which is known or through the exercise of reasonable care should be known to be false, deceptive or misleading in order to induce any person to purchase or utilize any massage services.
No person shall permit any person under the age of 18 years to come or remain on the premises of any massage establishment as a massage therapist, employee, or patron.
No massage establishment shall be kept open between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
No person shall employ a person as a massage therapist unless said employee has a current and valid massage therapist license from the State of Michigan or is exempt from the state's licensing requirements.
The Chief of Police or other authorized inspectors from the City of Royal Oak shall at reasonable times during business hours make inspection of each massage establishment for the purposes of determining that the provisions of this chapter are fully complied with.
It shall be unlawful for any person in a massage establishment to touch, fondle or massage the sexual or genital parts of another person, or any portion thereof, for purposes of sexual arousal or gratification.
It shall be unlawful for any person in a massage establishment to touch, fondle or massage his or her sexual or genital parts, or any portion thereof, for purposes of sexual arousal or gratification of any other person.
It shall be unlawful for any person in a massage establishment to expose his or her sexual or genital parts, or any portion thereof, for purposes of sexual arousal or gratification of any other person.
It shall be unlawful for any person in a massage establishment to expose his or her sexual or genital parts, or any portion thereof, to any other person for purposes of his or her own sexual gratification.
It shall be unlawful for any employee, while in the presence of any other person in a massage establishment, to fail to conceal the sexual or genital parts of his or her body with a fully opaque covering.
It shall be unlawful for any massage service to be carried on within any cubicle, room, booth, or any area within a massage establishment which is fitted with a door capable of being locked.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, operating or managing a massage establishment to permit any agent, employee, or any other person under his control or supervision to perform any acts prohibited in this section.
A massage establishment shall be located as provided by Chapter 770, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Royal Oak.
Upon sale, transfer or relocation of a massage establishment, the license therefor shall be null and void unless approved as provided by this chapter. It shall be the duty of all owners or licensees having knowledge of the sale, transfer or relocation of a massage establishment to immediately report such sale, transfer or relocation to the City Clerk's office. The failure to do so shall result in an immediate suspension of all business.
No person granted a license pursuant to this chapter shall operate the massage establishment under a name not specified in their license, nor shall they conduct business under any designation or location not specified in their license.
No license shall be transferable except with the consent of the Royal Oak City Commission. An application for such transfer shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by fees provided by City Commission resolution. The written application for such transfer shall contain the same information as requested herein for application for the license. Transfer shall include the sale, or other transfer, of more than 10% of the stock of a corporation, or interest of 10% in any other business entity.
Any person, except those who are specifically exempted by this chapter, whether acting as an individual, owner, employee of the owner, operator or employee of the operator, or whether acting as a mere agent or independent contractor for the owner, employee or operator, or acting as a participant or worker in any way, directly or indirectly, who gives massages or operates a massage establishment or any service defined in this chapter without first obtaining a license and paying a fee to do so from the City of Royal Oak or who shall violate any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction and shall be punished by imposition of a fine not to exceed $500 and/or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days within the discretion of the court. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.