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:
MASSAGE, BODYWORK AND SOMATIC THERAPY
Any systems of activity of structured touch which include,
but are not limited to, holding, applying pressure, positioning and
mobilizing soft tissue of the body by manual technique and use of
visual, kinesthetic, auditory and palpating skills to assess the body
for purposes of applying therapeutic massage, bodywork or somatic
principles. Such applications may include, but are not limited to,
the use of therapies such as heliotherapy or hydrotherapy, the use
of moist hot and cold external applications, external application
of herbal or topical preparations not classified as prescription drugs,
movement and neuromyofacial education and education in self-care and
stress management. Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies do not
include the diagnosis or treatment of illness, disease, impairment
or disability.
MASSAGE, BODYWORK AND SOMATIC THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment wherein massage, bodywork and/or somatic
therapies are administered or are permitted to be administered, when
such therapies are administered for any form of consideration. However,
practicing therapies in one's residence or in any adjacent building
structure located on the same property is strictly prohibited unless
the residence location meets all of the requirements as defined in
this article.
In addition to the revocation or suspension of the permit granted
under this article any therapist or establishment who violates any
provision of this article shall, upon conviction hereof, be punished
by a fine not exceeding $1,000, plus $50 for each day of violation,
or face imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both, in
the discretion of the court.