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c. A statement concerning whether the person has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any crime or ordinance violation and, if so, information as to the time, place and nature of such crime or offense. d. Proof that the applicant meets the following educational requirements: (1) A diploma or certificate of graduation from a school approved by the American Massage Therapist Association or other similar reputable massage association; or (2) A diploma or certificate of graduation from a school which is either accredited by a recognized educational accrediting association or agency, or is licensed by the State or local government agency having jurisdiction over the school. (3) Each applicant shall also furnish proof at the time of application of a minimum of six hundred (600) hours of successfully completed course work in the following areas: (a) The theory and practice of massage, including, but not limited to, Swedish, Esalen, Shiatsu, and/or Foot Reflexology techniques; and (b) Anatomy, including, but not limited to, skeletal and muscular structure and organ placement; and (c) Hygiene. e. Practitioners of non-massage complementary and alternative health care practices shall not be required to demonstrate educational credentials or certifications equivalent to those required of massage therapists, provided that such practitioners operate in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 146A, and maintain a professional environment consistent with the intent of this Chapter. Any advertisement, representation, or performance of massage therapy services by a practitioner licensed under this subsection shall constitute a violation of this Chapter, and the City may rescind the practitioner’s license. The business may thereafter only reapply for licensure as a massage therapy establishment, subject to all applicable education and licensing requirements. 3. Fee. The annual non-refundable application and license fee for a massage therapist shall be set forth by City Council resolution. 4. Review of application. License applications shall be reviewed by the City Administrator, and the Sheriff's Department may run criminal history checks on applicants. 5. Denial of application. The license application may be denied for any of the following reasons: a. The application contains false, fraudulent, or deceptive statements.