[Adopted 9-5-2017 by Ord.
No. 17-22]
The following terms, as used in this article, shall be defined
as follows:
Tuberculosis, scabies, lice or any other type of disease
which might be reasonably spread by this type of employment.
The manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for therapeutic
purposes and may include, but is not limited to, effleurage, petrissage,
tapotement, compression, vibration, friction, stroking or kneading,
either by hand or with mechanical or electrical apparatus, for the
purpose of body massage. This may include the use of oil, salt glows,
hot and cold packs or other recognized forms of massage therapy. The
term does not include diagnosis or any service or procedure for which
a license to practice medicine is required by law.
A location where the primary or secondary function is to
offer massage by a massage therapist.
The area where the therapeutic massage is practiced.
A person who holds a current and valid license for that purpose
from the State Department of Regulation and Licensing under Ch. 460,
Wis. Stats., and engages in the practice of massage therapy within
the scope of his or her license.
Includes home visits and massage in public buildings. This
privilege shall be available only to those massage therapists who
hold a current and valid state license as noted above.
No person shall suffer, cause or permit the operation of a massage
establishment or operate as a massage therapist or employee, except
in strict compliance with this article.
This article does not apply to the following classes of individuals
while engaged in the duties of their respective professions:
A.Â
Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, registered nurses
or physical therapists licensed or registered to practice their respective
professions under the laws of the state, when practicing within that
profession and not acting independently as a massage therapist.
B.Â
Barbershops and beauty parlors, barbers and beauticians licensed
under the laws of the state, provided that such massage as is practiced
is limited to the head and scalp.
C.Â
Accredited high schools, colleges, coaches and trainers therein while
acting within the scope of their employment.
Operation without a license a public nuisance. The activity
of an individual as a massage therapist without a valid state license
is deemed a public nuisance and may be enjoined by the City with costs
of abatement enforcement, collectible via special charge as provided
by § 66.0627, Wis. Stats., and is in addition to any other
method provided by law to collect special charges for current services.
A.Â
No person who is required to hold a license, certificate of registration
or other credential pursuant to Chs. 440 through 480, Wis. Stats.,
shall practice that profession within the corporate limits of the
City of Watertown unless that person holds a valid, unexpired license,
certificate of registration or credential issued by the State of Wisconsin.
B.Â
No person who is required to hold a license, certificate of registration
or other credential pursuant to Chs. 440 through 480, Wis. Stats.,
shall advertise the availability of services to be performed within
the corporate limits of the City of Watertown unless they hold a valid,
unexpired license, certificate of registration or credential issued
by the State of Wisconsin.
C.Â
No business whose employees, independent contractors or similarly
interested associates or affiliates are required to hold a license,
certificate of registration or other credential pursuant to Chs. 440
through 480, Wis. Stats., shall allow such employees, independent
contractors or similarly interested associates or affiliates to practice
that profession within the corporate limits of the City of Watertown
unless the employee, independent contractor or similarly interested
associate or affiliate holds a valid, unexpired license, certificate
of registration or credential issued by the State of Wisconsin.
D.Â
No business whose employees, independent contractors or similarly
interested associates or affiliates are required to hold a license,
certificate of registration or other credential pursuant to Chs. 440
through 480, Wis. Stats., shall advertise the availability of services
to be performed within the corporate limits of the City of Watertown
unless the employees, independent contractors or similarly interested
associates or affiliates of the business hold a valid, unexpired license,
certificate of registration or credential issued by the State of Wisconsin.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-4 of this Code, except that said penalty shall not be less than $500 nor more than $1,000. Each violation and each day on which a violation of any provision of this article occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. This article shall not preclude the use of any other remedy available to the City to prevent or abate the activities regulated under this article.
