For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
MASSAGE, BODYWORK AND SOMATIC THERAPIES
Refers to 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 access the body
for the purpose 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,
explaining and describing myofascial movement, self-care and stress
management as it relates to massage, bodywork and somatic therapies.
Massage, bodywork and somatic therapy practices are designed to affect
the energetic system of the body for the purpose of promoting and
maintaining the health and well-being of the client. Massage, bodywork
and somatic therapies do not include the diagnosis or treatment of
illness, disease, impairment or disability.
MASSAGE, BODYWORK OR SOMATIC THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment or operation wherein massage, bodywork
or somatic therapies are administered or are permitted to be administered,
when such therapies are administered for any form of consideration.
The definition shall not include premises where therapies are applied
solely on an on-call basis, such as home or office visits.
All permit applications under this chapter are subject to an
administrative review. Upon completion of the administrative review,
a written report shall be filed with the Township Clerk. If all the
requirements of this chapter have been fully satisfied, the Township
Clerk shall then approve said permit. Any permit granted under this
chapter shall only be valid to the person to whom it was granted and
shall not be transferable.
The enforcement agents for massage, bodywork and somatic therapy
permits shall be the Health Officer, Police Chief, Fire Prevention
Director and/or their designees.
The owner of any massage, bodywork or somatic therapy establishment
shall display his/her permit and that of each and every massage, bodywork
or somatic therapist employed in the establishment in an open and
conspicuous place on the premises of the establishment. In addition,
all therapists on site must have in their possession a government-issued
photo I.D.
The Health Department and/or the Zoning Inspector and/or Fire
Inspector and Township Police Department shall, from time to time,
at least once a year, make an inspection of each massage, bodywork
or somatic therapy establishment granted a permit under the provisions
of this chapter for the purpose of determining whether the provisions
of this chapter are complied with. Such inspections shall be made
at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner. It shall be unlawful
for any permittee to fail to allow such inspection officer access
to the premises or to hinder such officer in any manner.
No part of any quarters of any massage, bodywork or somatic
therapy establishment shall be used for or connected with any bedroom
or sleeping quarters, nor shall any person sleep in such massage,
bodywork or somatic therapy establishment except for limited periods
incidental to and directly related to a massage, bodywork or somatic
therapy treatment or bath. This provision shall not preclude the location
of a massage, bodywork or somatic therapy establishment in separate
quarters of a building housing a hotel or other separate businesses
or club or residence if the same has been approved by the Zoning Department
or granted a variance by the Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in Chapter
1, Article
II, General Penalty, in the discretion of the court.