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RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL OF <br /> MASSAGE AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS <br /> Pursuant to authority provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 153A-121, <br /> 153A-123 and 153A-134 the Board of Commissioners of Orange County <br /> hereby resolves and ordains as follows: <br /> Sec.-1-1. Definitions. <br /> Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following <br /> terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them: <br /> BUSINESS OR PROFESSION OF MASSAGE: The massage or treatment of <br /> any person for a fee or in expectation of a gratuity from the <br /> person massaged. <br /> MASSAGE: The manipulation of body muscle or tissue by rubbing, <br /> stroking, kneading, or tapping, applied by hand, arm, foot or <br /> mechanical device. <br /> MASSAGE BUSINESS: Any establishment or business wherein massage <br /> is practiced, including establishments commonly known as health <br /> clubs, physical culture studios, massage studios and massage <br /> parlors. <br /> 1 <br />