West Sacramento, CA Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- WSMC Ch. 5.12
- Establishment permit
- Required, §5.12.040
- Technician permit
- Separate permit required
- Training minimum
- 200 hours at recognized school
Summary
West Sacramento requires a nontransferable city permit to operate a massage establishment, plus separate technician permits, under the Massage Parlor Permit Law.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit to be engaged in, conducted or carried on, in or upon any premises in the city the application of massage or the operation of a massage establishment without first having obtained the appropriate permit as provided in this chapter.
Full Breakdown
Chapter 5.12, the Massage Parlor Permit Law of the City of West Sacramento, Yolo County, makes it unlawful under §5.12.040 to conduct massage or operate a massage establishment on any city premises without first obtaining a permit. Applicants under §5.12.050 must file with the business license officer, disclosing prior business history, criminal convictions, and proof of at least 200 hours of instruction at a recognized massage school; the application is referred to police, fire, community development and county health officials before the business license officer issues or denies it.
Violations & Fines
Operating a massage establishment or working as a massage technician without a valid, unrevoked permit violates WSMC §§5.12.040 and 5.12.080; permits may also be denied or revoked for disqualifying criminal convictions or lack of good moral character under §5.12.070.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do individual massage technicians need their own permit?
Sources & Official References
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