§ 5.52.210. Suspension or revocation of massage establishment permit or massage technician permit.

The chief of police may revoke or suspend a massage establishment permit or massage technician permit if any of the following are found:

A.

The permittee does not possess the qualifications for the permit as required by this chapter;

B.

The permittee has been convicted of any violation of the provisions of this chapter or any lesser included offense;

C.

The permittee has made a material misrepresentation on the permit application or renewal; or

D.

The permittee has operated the massage establishment in a manner or has engaged in conduct as a massage technician which violates any of the provisions of this chapter, any conditions of the permit, or any of the laws which would have been grounds for denial of the permit.

For purposes of this section, the permittee of a massage establishment permit shall include the responsible officer. Furthermore, the permittee shall be responsible for those acts of employees and massage technicians which are done in the course and scope of their employment.

(Ord. 1243 § 2 (part), 1997)