For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the words, terms, and phrases hereafter set forth have the meanings given them in this section:
"License" means the business license to operate a massage establishment as required by this chapter.
"Massage" means any method of applying pressure on, or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating, or stimulating the external parts of the human body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus, or other appliances or devices, with or without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniment, antiseptic, oil, powder, cream, lotion, tonic, spray, ointment, or other similar preparations commonly used in this practice. The term "massage" shall include the practice of acupressure unless specifically noted otherwise.
"Massage establishment" means any establishment having a fixed place of business where any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination of individuals, engages in, conducts, carries on or permits the aforementioned to engage in, conduct or carry on, massages, baths, or health treatments involving massage or baths as the principal functions.
"Massage technician" means any person who administers massages, baths, or health treatments involving massages, baths or health treatments as the principal functions to another person for any consideration whatsoever.
"Permit" means the permit to engage in the activities of a massage technician as required by this chapter.
"Person" means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination of individuals.
"Recognized school of massage" means any school or institution of learning which teaches the theory, ethics, practice, profession or work of massage, which school or institution complies with California Education Code Section 94310 or 94311, and which requires a resident course of study of at least two hundred and fifty hours over a period of at least three months before the students shall be furnished with a diploma or certificate of graduation. Any school or institution of learning offering or allowing correspondence course credit not requiring actual attendance at class shall not be deemed a "recognized school of massage." (Ord. 817-97 § 1; Ord. 802-96 § 2 (part))