Title
An Ordinance amending the Massage Therapy Business License Ordinance.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Board adopted the Massage Therapy Ordinance for unincorporated Lake County, regulating the operation of massage establishments and out call massage services on December 13, 1977, with periodic amendments.
* Amendments are needed to revise provisions in the ordinance regarding fingerprint and criminal history checks.
* The State of Illinois performs criminal history checks and fingerprints prior to the issuance of a Massage Therapy License.
* In an effort to streamline processes and eliminate redundancies, applicants applying for a County massage therapy business license who have a current and valid Massage Therapy License issued by the State of Illinois may provide a copy of said License in lieu of a criminal history check and fingerprints.
* The ordinance also includes a provision that a violation of the ordinance may be cause for denial, revocation, or suspension of the license.
Body
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Massage Therapy Ordinance regulating the operation of massage establishments and out call massage services in unincorporated Lake County was adopted on December 13, 1977; and
WHEREAS, periodic amendments have been made over time to clarify policies and/or to comply with state requirements; and
WHEREAS, amendments are needed to revise provisions in the ordinance regarding fingerprint and criminal history checks.
WHEREAS, applicants who have a current and valid Massage Therapy License issued by the State of Illinois may provide a copy of said License in lieu of a criminal history check and fingerprints; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance also clarifies that violations of the ordinance may be cause for denial, revocation, or suspension of the massage therapy license.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board, that the attached amendment be adopted and be immediately effective.
DATED, at Waukegan, Lake County, Illin...
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