New York Massage Parlors: Council tightens standards on massage, somatic therpy businesses
LITTLE FERRY — The Municipal Council recently passed an amended ordinance for massage and somatic therapy businesses. The ordinance details requirements that must be met in order for massage parlors and practitioners to obtain a license for operation.
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LITTLE FERRY — The Municipal Council recently passed an amended ordinance for massage and somatic therapy businesses. The ordinance details requirements that must be met in order for massage parlors and practitioners to obtain a license for operation.
“The ordinance specifies requirements for a license,” Borough Administrator Michael Capabianco said. “No license will be issued to an individual under 18 or to sex offenders. The applicants must be licensed in massage and free of contagious and communicable diseases within 30 days of application. They must meet the standards set by the state’s Board of Nursing for licensing. They will be required to undergo a background check and fingerprinting by the Police Department. They will also need to provide their employment history and proof of insurance. They must …