Massage establishments in Oklahoma City must obtain a city business license and operate only with state-licensed therapists registered with the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, the agency that took over massage regulation in 2017.
OKC Code Chapter 18 requires massage parlors, spas, and therapy clinics to register with the city and verify each practitioner holds an active Oklahoma massage license. Establishments must keep client records, post licenses visibly, and maintain a posted price list. Hours of operation are limited from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. unless attached to a hotel or hospital. OKCPD vice unit inspects for human trafficking indicators and unlicensed practice. Storefront windows must remain unobstructed for visibility from the street.
Unlicensed practice, after-hours operation, obstructed windows, or trafficking indicators trigger immediate license suspension, criminal referral, and fines exceeding $1,000.
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