Memphis |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 6. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS |
Chapter 6-48. MASSAGE PARLORS, BATHHOUSES AND SIMILAR BUSINESSES |
Article 3. REGULATORY PROVISIONS |
§ 6-48-14. Keeping of records—Identification prior to rendering service.
A.
Every person who operates a massage institute, bathhouse or other similar business shall at all times keep an appointment book in which the name of each and every patron shall be entered, together with the time, date and place of service, and the service provided. Such appointment book shall be available at all times for inspection by the director of police services or his or her authorized representatives.
B.
Every person who practices or provides any massage service, bath service or other similar service at any location other than the principal place of business of the business establishment, including, but not limited to, any motel or hotel, must first give notice of his or her presence on the premises at that location and fully identify himself or herself and the patron upon whom the person intends to practice or provide a massage bath or other similar service to the owner, manager or person in charge of that location before rendering any service. This provision shall be deemed complied with where the location is a motel or hotel by giving such notice and identification to the person in charge of registration desk of such motel or hotel.
(Code 1967, § 21½-34; Code 1985, § 19-43; Ord. No. 2027, § 1(art. III, § 3-5), 4-23-1974)