City of Florissant, MO ARTICLE XV Massage Business

Section 605.397 Definitions.

As used in this Article, the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:

MASSAGE BUSINESS

Any place of business in which massage therapy is practiced.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

A health care practitioner who provides or offers to provide massage therapy, as provided in Sections 324.240 to 324.275, RSMo., to any person at no cost or for a fee, monetary or otherwise, implying that the massage therapist is trained, experienced and licensed in massage therapy, and who holds a current, valid license to practice massage therapy.

MASSAGE THERAPY

A health care profession which involves the treatment of the body's tonus system through the scientific or skillful touching, rubbing, pressing or other movements of the soft tissues of the body with the hands, forearms, elbows, or feet, or with the aid of mechanical apparatus, for relaxation, therapeutic, remedial or health maintenance purposes to enhance the mental and physical well-being of the client, but does not include the prescription of medication, spinal or joint manipulation, the diagnosis of illness or disease, or any service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law, or to those occupations defined in Chapter 329, RSMo.

Section 605.400 License Required — Application.

[CC 1990 §14-676]

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or conduct any massage business within the City unless such person has a license issued under Chapter 324, RSMo.

B. Application for such license shall be made to the Director of Finance and shall set forth the following:

1. The name and residential address of the applicant for the previous five (5) years and length of time such person has resided at the stated location;

2. The street address of the premises for which the license is desired;

3. The name of the owner of the premises upon which the place of business is to be located; and

4. Owner/applicant will supply two (2) photographs at least two (2) inches by two (2) inches.

Section 605.403 Term — Fee — Transferability.

[CC 1990 §14-679]

The term of any license issued under this Article shall be for one (1) year. The annual fee therefor shall be the sum of one dollar ($1.00) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of the annual gross amount of all receipts. The minimum license fee shall be the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). No license issued under this Article shall be transferable.