§ 30-931. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Massage shall mean any process or procedure upon the external parts of the body of a patron consisting of rubbing, stroking, pressing, kneading, or tapping by any means.

    Massage establishment means any establishment or business wherein massage is practiced as a major use occupying more than 25 percent of the floor areas of the subject establishment or business, including establishments commonly known as massage studios or massage parlors.

    Massage therapist means any person who gives or administers a massage.

    Patron means any person 18 years or older who receives a massage under such circumstances that it is reasonably expected that he will pay money or give any consideration therefor.

(Code 1956, § 35A-1-4)

State law reference

Definitions, R.S. 37:3552.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.