South Jordan, UT Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)
Key Facts
- License
- required per premises, § 5.44.103
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM only
- Civil penalty
- up to $1,000
- Criminal penalty
- $1,000 min fine + 30 days jail
Summary
South Jordan requires every massage business to hold a City license per premises, undergo background checks, and operate only between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
It is unlawful for any person to operate, a massage business without possessing a valid massage business license for each massage business premises where the massage business operates. Each massage business license shall specify the name under which the licensee is to operate, the address of the principal place of business, the expiration date, the number of the license, and any other information the City deems necessary. The massage business shall display the business license in a conspicuous place readily visible to persons entering the licensed massage business premises. HISTORY Amended by Ord. 2012-10 ARCHIVED on 7/17/2012 Amended by Ord. 2024-08 ARCHIVED on 4/2/2024
Full Breakdown
City Code § 5.44.103 makes it unlawful to operate a massage business without a valid City license for each premises. Applicants undergo background checks on every owner, manager and therapist under § 5.44.104, and § 5.44.107 bars operating between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM, serving alcohol on site, and any specified sexual activity. Self-employed massage therapists working from their own home are exempt from the separate business license under § 5.44.105 but remain subject to the home occupation chapter, § 5.38.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a license or violating chapter rules draws civil penalties up to $1,000 under § 5.44.109, plus criminal prosecution as a Class B misdemeanor carrying a $1,000 minimum fine and 30 days in jail under § 5.44.110.
Frequently Asked Questions
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