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Cover Letter to Ordinance Amending SBMC§4-35 <br /> Massage Establishments&Massage Therapy Regulations <br /> November 19,2012 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • Changing the date for applying for such licenses, at the request of the <br /> Department of Administration of Finance, to "on or before February 28th", <br /> which is similar to St. Joseph County's requirements <br /> The proposed regulations would take effect on January 1, 2013. <br /> As noted by the St. Joseph County Health Department, the proposed amendments are necessary in <br /> order "to protect the integrity of the massage therapy industry". Massage therapy is a valuable <br /> therapeutic service, and its professionalism must be protected. The proposed regulations would also <br /> protect the health and public safety of persons who need or request properly licensed massage therapy. <br /> I recommend that the attached ordinance be referred to the Health and Public Safety Committee, and <br /> be set for 2nd & 3rd readings and public hearing at the Council's regular Common Council meeting <br /> scheduled for December 10`" <br /> Thank you. <br /> Most sincerely, <br /> Dr. Fred Ferlic, Chairperson <br /> Health and Public Safety Committee <br /> Attachment <br /> cc: Dr. Thomas Felger, St. Joseph County Health Officer <br /> Mr. Marc Nelson, Environmental Health Officer, St. Joseph County Health Department <br /> Filed Pp Office <br /> NOV 19 2012 <br /> whix- <br /> CITY mum,vutz t try SEND,IN <br />