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o�D- cola- o.a 4 ��, 3 <br /> PART I-GENERAL ORDINANCES <br /> Chapter 8-BUSINESSES <br /> ARTICLE Il.-MASSAGES AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS <br /> ARTICLE II. - MASSAGES AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS 19� <br /> c9>State Law reference—Adult establishments,G.S. 14-202.10 et seq. <br /> Sec.8-31.-Definitions. <br /> Sec.8-32.-Scope. <br /> Sec.8-33.-Licensing of massage business operators. <br /> Sec.8-34.-Licensing of massage practitioners. <br /> Sec.8-35.-Employer to use only licensed employees. <br /> Sec.8-36.-Posting of license. <br /> Sec.8-37.-Notice and hearing. <br /> Sec. 8-38.-Hours of operation. <br /> Sec.8-39.-Patronage of massage businesses by minors;employment of minors. <br /> Sec.8-40.-Massage of private parts. <br /> Sec.8-41.-Privilege license annual. <br /> Sec.8-42.-Remedies. <br /> Sec.8-43.-Severability. <br /> Sec. 8-44.-Effective date. <br /> Secs.8-45-8-60.-Reserved. <br /> Sec. 8-31. -Definitions. <br /> Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the respective meanings <br /> ascribed to them: <br /> Business or profession of massage:The massage or treatment of any person for a fee or in expectation <br /> of a gratuity from the person massaged. <br /> Massage:The manipulation of body muscle or tissue by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping, applied <br /> by hand, arm, foot or mechanical device. <br /> Massage business: Any establishment or business wherein massage is practiced, including <br /> establishments commonly known as health clubs, physical culture studios, massage studios and <br /> massage parlors. <br /> Massage practitioner.Any person engaged in the business or profession of massage. <br /> (Ord. of 11-4-1985, § 1-1, eff. 11-4-1985) <br /> Cross reference— Definitions generally,§ 1-2. <br /> State law reference— Similar definitions,G.S. 14-202.10. <br /> Sec. 8-32. -Scope. <br /> (a) The therapeutic application of massage is one of the oldest healing arts known to humankind; a <br /> practice which can provide many benefits to an individual's state of well-being. To protect public health, <br /> Orange County, North Carolina, Code of Ordinances <br /> Page 1 of 9 <br />