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1st Reading: NnvPmber 27, 2017 Publication: nPcPmhPr 19, 2017 2°dReading: nPramhPr 11 7n17 Effective: January 18. 2018 CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 06-17 AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 616 RELATING TO THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 601 RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY LICENSE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS; AND AMENDING THE 2018 LINO LAKES FEE SCHEDULE The City Council of Lino Lakes do ordain as follows: Section 1. That the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto a new Chapter 616 to read as follows: CHAPTER 616. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 616.01 PURPOSE AND FINDINGS The purpose of this chapter is to regulate massage therapists and therapeutic massage businesses. Therapeutic massage businesses are subject to abuses that are contrary to the morals, health, safety and general welfare of the community. Control of these abuses requires efforts on the part of the City and its Public Safety Department. 616.02 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meanings ascribed to them. Applicant: Any corporation, partnership, or other business or individual filing an application with the City seeking a massage therapist or therapeutic massage business license pursuant to this chapter. Client: An individual receiving therapeutic massage services. Department: The Public Safety Department. Director: The Director of the Public Safety Department or his or her duly -appointed designee. Employees: All employees, agents, contractors, or other persons associated with a therapeutic massage business who spend a significant amount of time on the premises of a therapeutic massage business or who assist in or administer therapeutic massage services, whether or not on the premises. A self-employed massage therapist is considered to be an Employee for purposes of this chapter.