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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Any person who holds a valid certificate for certification
as a massage, bodywork and somatic therapist from the State of New
Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:11-53.
MASSAGE
Administration, by any person, of a method of exerting or
applying pressure, friction, moist hot or cold external applications,
rubbing, stroking, kneading, pounding or tapping of the human body
by any physical or mechanical means.
MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment or business operation wherein massage is
administered or permitted to be administered for any form of consideration.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or participate
in the operation of any massage establishment unless such establishment
provides only:
A. Massage by a certified massage therapist or healthcare provider;
or
B. Massage to the scalp, face, neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, legs
or feet only, administered at barbershops, beauty parlors, nail salons
or spas.
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The Police Department and the Health Official are designated
to enforce the provisions of this article in accordance with due process
of law.
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Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision
of this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 90 days, or a period of community service
not exceeding 90 days, or any combination of the above.