It is declared that the business of the operating of massage
establishments, as defined in this chapter, is a business affecting
the public heath, safety and welfare of the municipality and its residents.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADVERTISEMENT
Any attempt directly or indirectly by publication, dissemination,
or circulation in print or electronic media which directly or indirectly
induces or attempts to induce any person or entity to purchase or
enter into an agreement to purchase services related thereto from
a massage establishment or a massage therapist.
EMPLOYEE
Any person other than a massage therapist who renders any
service in connection with the operation of a massage business and
receives compensation from the operator of the massage establishment
or its patrons.
LICENSEE
The operator of a massage establishment.
MASSAGE
Any systems of activity of structured touch which include,
but are not limited to, holding and 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 application may include, but is not limited to, the
use of therapies such as heliotherapy or hydrotherapy, the use of
moist, hot and cold external applications, external of herbal or topical
preparations not classified as prescription drugs, explaining and
describing myofascial movement, self-care and stress management as
it relates to the 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 ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment where a person, firm, association or corporation
engages in, carries on or permits to be engaged in or carried on any
of the activities mentioned in the definition of "massage" for compensation
of any kind.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
An individual who has taken courses in massage therapy and
has received a diploma or certificate of completion in the area of
massage therapy from an educational institution offering degrees and/or
certifications in massage therapy and who holds a valid certification
or license issued by the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork
Therapy.
PATRON
Any person who receives a massage under such circumstances
that it is reasonably expected that he or she will pay money or give
other consideration therefor.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, association, corporation or combination
of individuals of whatever form or character.
PRINT MEDIA
Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, professional journals,
telephone directories, circulars, handbills, flyers, billboards, signs,
business cards, match covers and other similar items, documents or
comparable publications, the content of which is disseminated by means
of the printed word.
Once a license has been issued, any change in the location of
the massage establishment premises shall be on notice and approval
of the Borough Clerk. A change of location fee in the amount of $100
shall be paid to the Borough.
It shall be the responsibility of the owners of the massage
establishment and the holder of the license for the massage establishment
to ensure that all persons and massage therapists comply with the
provisions of this chapter.
The Borough Police Department, Board of Health, Fire Department
and Code Officer may make inspections of any and all parts of the
massage establishment to ensure compliance with the provisions of
this chapter, the Borough Code, and laws and administrative codes
of the State of New Jersey.
The annual renewal fee of $100 and application for a massage
establishment shall be submitted to the Borough Clerk by October 31
of the current year.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon conviction, be fined a minimum of $500 and a maximum of
$2,000, and may be imprisoned for up to 90 days in jail for each offense.