5.49.080 Exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following classes of individuals while engaged in the performance of the duties of their respective professions:
A. Physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists or acupuncturists who are duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California, and licensed employees of such licensed professionals while working in the office of, and under the supervision of, such licensed professional.
B. Nurses registered under the laws of the State of California.
C. Barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, manicurists, and electrologists who are duly licensed under the laws of the State of California while engaging in practices within the scope of their licenses, athletic coaches and trainers acting within the scope of their employment while employed by accredited high schools, junior colleges, colleges or universities.
D. Individuals administering massage services or health treatment involving massage to persons participating in road races, track meets, triathlons and similar single-occurrence athletic or recreational events; provided, that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The massage services are made equally available to all participants in the event;
2. The event is open to participation by the general public or a significant segment of the public, such as employees of sponsoring or participating corporations;
3. The massage services are provided at the site of the event and either during, immediately preceding or immediately following the event;
4. The sponsors of the event have been advised of and have approved the provision of massage services;
5. The persons providing the massage services are not the primary sponsors of the event. (Ord. 1032 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1026 § 1, 2018)