Amending Chapter 7 Regulation the Practice of Massage

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floors, and other physical facilities for the estab- lishment must be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. (f) Instruments utilized in performing massage shall not be used on more than one (1) patron unless they have first been sterilized using approved sterilizing equip- ment. Massage table pads and reusable table coverings shall be disinfected between each massage with approved chemicals. Chemicals used during massage shall be stored separately in containers clearly labeled as to contents. All chemical containers shall be stored in cabinets re- served solely for such purpose. (g) Massages shall not be given unless patrons are wearing clothing fully covering their genitals and female patrons are in addition wearing clothing fully covering their breasts. Where such clothing is furnished patrons by the massage establishment, it shall not be used by more than one (1) patron unless it has first been laundered and disinfected. Massage technicians shall be fully clothed from the knee to the neck in clean light colored clothing. (h) No persons shall enter, be or remain, in any part of a massage establishment while in the possession of, consuming, or using any alcoholic beverage or drugs except pursuant to a prescription for such drugs. The owner, operator, responsible managing employee, or manager shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon such premises. (i) Massages shall not be given to patrons who have open sores or other visual signs of contagion or communicable disease. Sec. 7 -116. Inspections. Building inspectors, firemen, and health officers shall at least twice each year make an inspection of each massage establishment in the City for the purpose of determining that the provisions of this Code are met. Such inspections shall be conducted after reasonable notice is given to the owner or operator of a massage establishment; they shall take place during the hours such establishment is open for business; and only upon the showing of proper credentials of such persons, All other investigatory power such officers may have from state laws shall be incorporated herein. Sec. 7 -117. Sale or Transfer. Upon the sale or transfer of any interest in a massage estab- lishment, the license shall be null and void. Any person desiring to continue to operate such massage establishment following sale or transfer shall file an application with the Board of Public Works in accordance with this ordinance. Sec. 7 -118. Grounds for Revocation or Suspension of License or Permit. (a) Massage establishments and massage technicians shall be subject to all pertinent City and County ordinances and the State of Indiana Statutes and violation of any such laws shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of licenses or permits. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a massage establishment without having a license therefor as required by this Article. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a massage m