As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the
following meanings:
MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPIES or MASSAGE AND BODYWORK
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 and bodywork 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,
explaining and describing myofascial movement, self-care and stress
management as it relates to massage and bodywork therapies. Massage
and bodywork therapy practices are designed to affect the soft tissue
of the body for the purpose of promoting and maintaining the health
and well-being of the client. Massage and bodywork therapies do not
include the diagnosis of illness, disease, impairment or disability.
MASSAGE AND BODYWORK THERAPIST
Any person who administers massage and bodywork therapies
for consideration; or anyone licensed by the New Jersey Board of Massage
and Bodywork Therapy pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:11-53 et seq. and N.J.S.A.
45:11-68 et seq.
No person, firm, or corporation shall operate any establishment
or utilize any premises to offer massage and bodywork therapies unless
and until the establishment has received a massage and bodywork business
permit from the Township Clerk of the Township of Lumberton.
Each application for a massage establishment permit, or the
renewal thereof, which shall be submitted to the Township Clerk must
be approved by the Township Committee before any permit is issued.
The Township Committee shall not approve said application unless a
copy of the establishment's state-issued license and a copy of
the state-issued license for each of the establishment's therapists
are attached to the permit application.
The Zoning Department, and/or the Building Department and Police
Department, shall, from time to time, at least twice a year, make
an inspection of each massage and bodywork 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. Township
officials will schedule such appointments. 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. Township officials
reserve the right to seek an administrative warrant to inspect the
location where access has been denied.