Business Licensing & Operations in St. Martin Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
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Adult Entertainment
In unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Sec. 34-4 makes it unlawful to operate a sexually oriented business without a valid license, with a separate license for each place of business. Applicants file in person at the Sheriff's office, are fingerprinted, and pay license fees of $1,000.00 or $100.00 depending on business type under Sec. 34-6.
Sexually Oriented Business Licenses in Unincorporated St. Martin Parish
Heavy RestrictionsSt. Martin Parish Code § 34-4
(a)Sexually oriented business license.(1)It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a sexually oriented business in the parish without a valid sexually oriented business license. Separate sexually oriented business licenses shall be required for each place of business of an operator.(2)An applicant for a sexually oriented business license or a sexually oriented business employee license sha...
Massage Establishments
In unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Chapter 34 of the Code treats a massage center, a commercial business not licensed by the state as a massage business, as a sexually oriented business. Sec. 34-3 classifies it, Sec. 34-6 puts it in the Type I tier at $1,000.00, and the Sheriff issues the license.
Massage Centers Under St. Martin Parish Sexually Oriented Business Rules
Significant RestrictionsSt. Martin Parish Code § 34-2
Massage center refers to a commercial business which is not licensed by the state as a massage business and which allows its employees, for compensation, to manipulate soft tissue including effleurage (stroking), patrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, (active/passive range of motion), Shiatsu, and acupressure, either by hand, forearm, elbow, foot, or w...
Auto Repair on Residential Property
In unincorporated St. Martin Parish, a home mechanic who repairs damaged or inoperative vehicles at a private residence, part-time or for a fee, cannot store more than five vehicles in any stage of repair at the site at one time. Section 24-1 sets that cap, and stored wrecked or used vehicles and parts fall within its nuisance definition.
St. Martin Parish Home Auto Repair Limits
Some RestrictionsSt. Martin Parish Code §§ 24-1, 24-5
Home mechanic (shade tree mechanic) means a self-employed individual who repairs damaged or inoperative vehicles or machinery at a private residence or at any site zoned for other uses as a part-time occupation or for a fee. No more than five vehicles in any stage of repair may be stored at the site at any one time. ... Nuisance means any condition of or the use of any premises or structure whi...
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