§ 8-106. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Business or profession of massage means the massage or treatment of any person for a fee or in expectation of a gratuity from the person massaged.

Massage means the manipulation of body muscle or tissue by rubbing, stroking, kneading or tapping, by hand or mechanical device.

Massagist means any person engaged in the business or profession of massage.

Massage business means any establishment or business wherein massage is practiced, including establishments commonly known as health clubs, physical culture studios and massage parlors.

Masseur means a male person who applies manual or mechanical massage or similar treatment to the human body trunk or limbs.

Masseuse means a female person who applies manual or mechanical massage or similar treatment to the human body trunk or limbs.

Private parts means the penis, scrotum, mons veneris, vulva or vaginal area.

(Ord. of 7-17-78, § 1-1(b))

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.