The intent of this Code is to regulate massage establishments
and massage therapists.
Every massage establishment and/or massage therapist shall conform
to the requirements of the City Code and the Unified Development Code.
In any case where a provision of this Code is found to be in
conflict with a provision of any other ordinance or other legislation
of the City existing on the effective date of this Code, the provision
which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection
of the safety, welfare and health of the people shall prevail. If
any part of this Code should be declared invalid for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Code.
For the purpose of this Code, the following words and phrases
shall have the following interpretation and/or meanings.
Any person, other than the massage therapist, who renders
any service to a permittee under this Code, who receives compensation
from the permittee or patron.
Any place of business in which massage therapy is practiced
or performed.
Any person who offers to any person the service of massage
or massage therapy with or without compensation.
A health care profession which involves the treatment of
the body's tonus system through the scientific or skillful touching,
rubbing, pressing or other movements of the soft tissues of the body
with the hands, forearms, elbows, or feet, or with the aid of mechanical
apparatus, for relaxation, therapeutic, remedial or health maintenance
purposes to enhance the mental and physical well-being of the client.
Any person over eighteen (18) years of age who utilizes or
receives the services of any establishment subject to the provisions
of this Chapter Patrons under the age of eighteen (18) shall have
on file with the establishment or therapist, written permission from
a parent or legal guardian to receive therapeutic massage.
A.
Massage Therapists. Applicant must be licensed to perform massage
therapy in accordance with Chapter 324 of RSMo.
B.
Massage Establishment.
1.
Premises shall comply with all applicable zoning, fire, health
and building codes.
2.
Premises and equipment shall be clean, sanitary, and well maintained.
3.
Items for the personal use of patrons, such as linens, sheets
and towels, shall be cleaned and freshly laundered, unless disposable,
and no such item, if non-disposable, shall be used twice without being
laundered. Disposable items must be disposed of in a sanitary manner
after each use.
4.
All State and local licenses of the massage establishment and
of every massage therapist employed, shall be displayed in an open
and conspicuous place on the premises and shown to officers of the
City upon request.
5.
Massage establishments and massage therapist licenses are not
transferable and such authority as a permit confers shall be conferred
only on the permitting name therein. Any applications made, fees paid
and permits obtained under the provisions of this Chapter shall be
in addition to and not in lieu of any other fees, permits or licenses
required to be paid or obtained under any other ordinances of this
City.
6.
All signs pertaining to a massage establishment shall be affixed
to the building in which business is being conducted. In addition,
all massage establishments are required to obtain a sign permit from
the Planning and Zoning Administrator before placement of said sign.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Code Enforcement
Official, Raymore Police Department, and/or the Building Official
to enforce this Chapter of this Code. When, on the basis of a complaint,
personal observation and/or other information an authorized enforcement
official reasonably suspects that a violation has occurred, it is
the applicant's responsibility to cooperate with the investigating
official(s).
If any massage therapist or their employees, shall violate any
of the provisions of this Code or the Revised Statutes of Missouri,
they may have their massage establishment license suspended or revoked
pursuant to the provisions of 605.040 of the Raymore City Code.
