Toms River, NJ Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)
Key Facts
- Establishment license
- $300/year
- Masseur/masseuse license
- $200/year
- Issued by
- Township Clerk
- Requires
- fingerprint background check
- Max penalty
- $2,000 or 90 days
Summary
Operating a massage business or working as a masseur or masseuse in Toms River Township requires a separate license from the Township Clerk; the Township Council can deny or reject applicants with a criminal record or evidence of bad character.
No person, firm or corporation shall operate any establishment or utilize any premises in the Township of Toms River as or for a massage business unless and until there first has been obtained a license for such establishment or premises from the Township Clerk of the Township of Toms River in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under § 357-1, no person, firm, or corporation may operate a massage establishment or premises in Toms River Township without first obtaining a license from the Township Clerk, and § 357-2 separately requires each masseur or masseuse to hold an individual license. Applicants must submit address history, fingerprints for a State Police background check, and prior employment records. The Township Council reviews each application and can refuse a license based on a criminal conviction or other credible evidence of bad character that would tend to encourage criminal or immoral activity, per § 357-5. Licensed physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists are exempt under § 357-6.
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of the massage parlor licensing chapter is punishable by up to 90 days' imprisonment or a fine of up to $2,000, or both, at the court's discretion, per § 357-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
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