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<br /> 8hxw i e.u.J . <br /> City of Shoreview Municipal Code Chapter 700. Licensing <br /> 711 Massal!e Therapy Establishments and Massal!e Therapists . <br /> 711.010 l'urpose. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to regulate Massage <br /> Therapy Establislnnents and Massage Therapists in order to protect and promote <br /> the public health, safety and welfare by: <br /> (A) providing standards for education and training of Massage Therapists. <br /> (B) providing a clean, sanitary, healthy and safe environment in which Massage <br /> Therapists can operate. <br /> (C) requiring insurance coverage. <br /> (D) recognizing massage therapy as a legitimate business occupation. <br /> 711.020 Definitions. As used herein the following terms shall mean: <br /> (A) "Massage Therapy" shall mean any method of pressure on, or friction against, <br /> or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating the <br /> external parts of the human body with the hands or with the aid of any <br /> mechanical or electrical apparatus, or other appliances or devices, with or <br /> without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniment, antiseptic, oil, <br /> powder, creme, lotion, ointment or other similar preparations. . <br /> (B) "Massage Therapist" shall mean any person who offers the service of massage <br /> therapy as part of a commercial transaction. <br /> (C) "Massage Therapy Establislnnent" shall mean any place wherein massage <br /> therapy is conducted by a Massage Therapist. <br /> 711.030 Prohibitions. Except as hereinafter provided, no person, party, firm or <br /> corporation shall: <br /> (A) Act in the capacity of a Massage Therapist without first obtaining a license as <br /> hereinafter provided. <br /> (B) Operate a Massage Therapist Establishment without first obtaining a license <br /> as hereinafter provided. <br /> (C) Submit an application for a Massage Therapist or Massage Therapy <br /> Establislnnent License which contains false, inaccurate or misleading <br /> information. <br /> (D) Act in the capacity of a Massage Therapist or operate a Massage Therapy <br /> Establislnnent contrary to the provisions ofthis Chapter. . <br /> Section 711. Massage Therapy Establishments and Massage Therapists 711-1 <br /> -.--.- <br />