Detroit massage establishments require a city Business License plus state-licensed massage therapists under MCL 333.17951. The city enforces zoning, hours, and signage rules to prevent illicit operations.
Massage establishments in Detroit must hold a Title 21 Business License from BSEED and employ only Michigan-licensed massage therapists, who must complete a Board-approved 500-hour curriculum and pass MBLEx exam under MCL 333.17951 of the Public Health Code. Detroit zoning restricts establishments from operating in residential districts and imposes buffer distances from schools. Hours are commonly limited to 7 a.m. through 10 p.m., with required posted signage, separate locker areas, and inspection access for BSEED and DPD. The license framework targets human trafficking and unlicensed practice while protecting legitimate therapeutic businesses.
Operating without licensed therapists, unlawful hours, or trafficking indicators triggers immediate license suspension, BSEED closure orders, criminal charges under MCL 333.17961, and forfeiture of related assets.
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