§ 20-7. Application for massage therapist permit; fees.  


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  • (a)

    Any person who desires to perform or provide massage therapy as defined herein, shall file a written application with the unified government license administrator and pay an annual filing fee to the unified government license administrator of $40.00, which shall not be refundable. A massage therapist license shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance. This fee shall cover the cost of processing the application to include the current FBI fingerprint fee and the current KBI fingerprint fee.

    (b)

    An applicant for a massage therapist permit shall furnish the following information:

    (1)

    Name, address, telephone number, date of birth and social security number.

    (2)

    Two portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches.

    (3)

    Applicant's weight, height, color of hair and eyes, and fingerprints, provided that once an applicant has submitted fingerprints, they shall not be required to submit new fingerprints for any renewal application for that person.

    (4)

    Written evidence that the applicant is at least 18 years old.

    (5)

    Business, occupation, or employment of the applicant for the three years immediately preceding the date of application.

    (6)

    Whether such person has ever been convicted of any crime except minor traffic violations. If any person mentioned in this subsection has been so convicted, a statement must be made giving the place and court in which the conviction was obtained and the sentence imposed as a result of such conviction.

    (7)

    The position or function the applicant is being hired to perform within such establishment, if applicable.

    (8)

    Proof of the education and experience requirements set forth in section 20-3 herein.

    (9)

    Whether the applicant is applying for a Massage Therapist I or II permit.

    (c)

    The applicant shall also provide authorization for the unified government, its agents, and its employees to seek information and conduct an investigation into the truth of the statements set forth in the application and the qualifications of the applicant for the license.

(Code 1988, § 20-7; Ord. No. O-92-98, § 1, 10-22-1998)