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F. "Massage practitioner," "massage trainee," "masseur," "masseuse" means any person who administers massage to another person, for any form of consideration (whether for the massage, as part of other services or a product, or other). G. "Off -premises massage service" means any business where a function of such business is to engage in or carry on massage, not at a fixed location but at a location designated by the customer, massage practitioner or other person. H. "Recognized school of massage" means any school or institution of learning which teaches the theory, ethics, practice, profession, or work of massage, which has been approved pursuant to the California Education Code. Schools offering a correspondence course not requiring attendance shall not be deemed a recognized school. The City shall have the right to confirm that the applicant has actually attended class in a recognized school. 5.28.030 Permit required -- Massage establishment, off -premises massage service, massage practitioner. It is unlawful for any person, association, partnership or corporation to engage in, conduct or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted or carried on in or upon any premises within the City, the operation of a massage establishment or off -premises massage service or the function of a massage practitioner without first having obtained a permit issued by the City pursuant to the provisions hereinafter set forth. A permit shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issuance unless revoked or suspended. 5.28.040 Business tax requirement. A massage establishment and off -premises massage service shall pay the required business license tax for such business and occupation. 5.28.050 Permit not required. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following classes of individuals or businesses while engaged in the performance of their duties: A. Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses or any physical therapists who are duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California and persons working directly under the supervision of such licensed persons. "Working directly under the supervision "shall mean that the person is an employee or independent contractor of the licensed person, is working at the same locations as the licensed person, and his/her work is checked by the licensed person. B. Barbers and beauticians who are duly licensed under the laws of the State of California while engaging in practices within the scope of their licenses, except that this provision shall apply solely to the massaging of the neck, face and/or scalp of the customers. C. Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums or any other health facilities duly licensed by the State of California. D. Accredited high schools, junior colleges, and colleges or universities whose coaches DJM3103LE 3