As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
MASSAGE
The administration by any person or method of exerting or applying
pressure, friction, moisture, heat or cold to the human body with a rubbing,
stroking, kneading, pounding or tapping of the human body by any physical
or mechanical means for any form of consideration.
MASSAGE PARLOR
Any establishment or operation wherein a massage is administered
or is permitted to be administered when such massage is administered for any
form of consideration.
MASSAGER
Any person, male or female, who administers a massage for any form
of consideration.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to massage or physical
therapy treatment given:
A. By a registered massager, RMT or AMTA:
(1) In the office of a licensed physician, chiropractor or
physical therapist.
(2) In a regular established medical center, hospital or
sanitarium having a staff which includes licensed physicians, chiropractors
and/or physical therapists.
B. By any licensed physician, chiropractor or physical therapist
in the residence of his patient.
C. By any presently existing massage establishment operated
or maintained by a corporation organized under Titles 14A, 15 and 16 of the
Revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey.
A violation of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-15.