California Business and Professions Code Section 4600 requires individual massage therapists to be certified by CAMTC. San Jose layers a local massage establishment permit through SJMC Chapter 6.92 covering operators, premises, and inspections.
Under California Business and Professions Code Section 4600 et seq., the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certifies individual massage practitioners statewide and preempts most local practitioner-level licensing. Cities retain authority over the establishment, and San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 6.92 requires a massage establishment permit issued by the Chief of Police. The application requires owner background information, a description of the premises, hours of operation, and proof every practitioner is CAMTC-certified. Establishments must keep doors unlocked during business hours, post permits and certificates, maintain client logs, and meet sanitation standards. Police inspect for compliance. Permits can be denied, suspended, or revoked for past prostitution-related convictions or operational violations.
Operating without a permit, employing uncertified practitioners, locking doors during business hours, or violating premises standards is a misdemeanor and grounds for immediate permit revocation by the Chief of Police.
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