5.35.100 License applications.
A. Massage Business. Any person who does not possess a current, valid Washington State massage practitioner’s license who seeks to operate or conduct a massage business must first apply, receive and possess a City of Lakewood massage business license. All applications for a massage business license or license renewal shall be submitted in the name of the person or entity proposing to manage or maintain such massage business on the business premises, shall be signed by such person or his or her legally authorized agent, and notarized or certified as true under penalty of perjury. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the City Manager or designee, which shall require the following information:
1. The name, residence address, residence telephone number, date and place of birth, driver’s license number, and social security number of the applicant if the applicant is an individual or tax identification number if the applicant is a corporation or other entity;
2. The business name, address and telephone number of the establishment;
3. The names, addresses, telephone numbers and social security numbers of any partners, corporate officers, or shareholders who own 10 percent or more of the business, or other persons who have a substantial interest or management responsibilities in connection with the business, specifying the interest or management responsibility of each. For the purpose of this subsection “substantial interest” shall mean ownership of 10 percent or more of the business, or any other kind of contribution to the business of the same or greater size;
4. The name of the landlord or property owner of the property on which the business is situated.
5. Persons who possess a valid, current Washington State massage practitioner’s license shall further obtain a City of Lakewood general business license prior to conducting such business activities within the City. Persons who possess a valid, current Washington State massage practitioner’s license who are employees of a currently licensed massage business are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a City of Lakewood general business license.
B. Massage Manager. Any person who does not possess a current, valid Washington State massage practitioner’s license who seeks to manage the activities of a massage business must apply for, receive and possess a City of Lakewood massage manager’s license. All applications for a massage manager’s license or license renewal shall be signed by the applicant and notarized or certified to be true under penalty of perjury. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the City Manager or designee, which shall require, at a minimum, the following information:
1. The applicant’s name, residence address, residence telephone number, date and place of birth, driver’s license number and social security number;
2. A letter, dated no more than 30 days prior to the date of submission of the application, from the owner of the business indicating intent to employ the applicant on a specified date;
3. Written proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older as provided for in this section;
4. The mailing address and street address of all places within the City of Lakewood at which the massage manager will provide services. The massage manager shall notify the City Manager or designee, in writing, of any changes in, or additions to, the location of such services within 14 days of any such change or addition.
C. Background Checks. All applications for massage business or massage manager licenses submitted pursuant to this chapter will be submitted to a background check in accordance with the procedures of the City or its law enforcement agency. [Ord. 302 § 2, 2003; Ord. 80 § 1, 1996.]