Official:Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by amending Section 9-610, entitled "Massage Businesses," by amending the requirements for operation of a Massage Business, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Clarke
Introduced: May 1, 2008
Signed: November 6, 2008
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill updated the rules for massage businesses in Philadelphia, specifically prohibiting certain conduct and possibly changing exemptions.
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