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D. History of Violations: Licenses may be denied or rescinded if the applicant, licensee or employee of the same fails to comply with, or have a history of violations of the laws or ordinances which apply to health, safety or moral turpitude. E. Additional Conditions: The City Council may attach such reasonable conditions to the license as it, in its sole discretion, deems to be appropriate. (Ord. 1142, 6-13-1994) (Ord. 1283, 6-16-03) 309.04: LICENSE FOR PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS THERAPY ONLY BY LICENSED PERSONS: A. Application for License: Any person of usixess desiring to be licensed as a massage therapist the fapy establislh en4 shall file an application on forms provided by the City Manager. The application shall contain such information as the City Manager may require, including: (Ord. 1329, 11-14-05) 1. The applicant's full name, address, social security number and written proof of age. 2. The name and address of the licensed massage therapy establishment by which the applicant expects to be employed. 3. A statement concerning whether the person has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any crime or ordinance violation and, if so, information as to the time, place and nature of such crime or offense. 4. Proof that the applicant meets the following educational requirements: a. A diploma or certificate of graduation from a school approved by the American Massage Therapist Association or other similar reputable massage association; or b. A diploma or certificate of graduation from a school which is either accredited by a recognized educational accrediting association or agency or is licensed by the State or local government agency having jurisdiction over the school. c. Each applicant shall also furnish proof at the time of application of a minimum of 600 hours of successfully completed course work in the following areas: (1) The theory and practice of massage, including, but not limited to, Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu and/or foot reflexology techniques; and (2) Anatomy, including, but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement; and (3) Hygiene. B. Fee: The annual license fee for a massage therapist is as established by the City Fee Schedule in Section 314.05. Ord. 1329, 11-14-05) C. Review of Application: Notwithstanding Section 301.02 of City Code, License applications shall be reviewed and decided mon by the City Manager or designee and shall include a review by the Police Department. D. Denial of Application: The license application may be denied for any of the following reasons: 1. Fraudulent Statements: The application contains false, fraudulent, or deceptive statements. 2. Prior Conviction: The applicant has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty within the previous three years to a violation of this Chapter or of any other law regulating the practice of massage, or of any law prohibiting criminal sexual conduct, prostitution, pandering, indecent conduct or keeping of a disorderly house. 3. Noncompliance: The applicant has not complied with a provision of this Chapter.