[Adopted 9-5-2017 by Ord. No. 17-22]
The following terms, as used in this article, shall be defined as follows:
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Tuberculosis, scabies, lice or any other type of disease which might be reasonably spread by this type of employment.
MASSAGE
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.
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
A location where the primary or secondary function is to offer massage by a massage therapist.
MASSAGE ROOM
The area where the therapeutic massage is practiced.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
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.
ON-SITE MASSAGE
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.
This article does not apply to the following classes of individuals while engaged in the duties of their respective professions:
A. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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.