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Amending Chapter 412 of the Legislative Code pertaining to Massage and Bodywork Centers.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1
Chapter 412 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 412. - Massage and Bodywork Centers
Sec. 412.01. - License required; exemptions.
(a) License required. No person shall engage in the business of operating a therapeutic massage or bodywork center, either exclusively or in connection with any other business enterprise, within the City of Saint Paul without being licensed as provided in this chapter. No license issued under this chapter shall be transferable from one (1) person, business or corporation to another.
(b) Exemptions. Off-site massage or bodywork locations, health/sports clubs licensed pursuant to Chapter 427 of the Legislative Code and steam room/bath houses licensed pursuant to Chapter 428 of the Legislative Code, who employ therapeutic massage and bodywork practitioners therapists as part of their regular course of business, shall be exempt from obtaining a license under this chapter, but shall be subject to the regulations herein.
Sec. 412.02. - Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:
(1) Adequate or approved means acceptable to the director, following his or her determination as to conformance with public health practices and standards contained in existing health, building, housing, fire, food protection, or other applicable codes.
(2) Change of ownership means when a licensed business is sold or transferred to another person, business or corporation. A change of ownership, as it relates to an environmental plan...
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