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Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 12-2-1

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Sec. 12-2-1. - Definitions. 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: Charge, either directly or indirectly means a salary, commission, gratuity or other remuneration as paid or made available to a massagist administering massages as a primary or incidental activity resulting from such payment, or a charge, fee, dues or other payment for the purpose of receiving any service or use of an establishment which provides for the payor the opportunity to obtain a massage. Genitals means the external sexual organs. Health certificate means a certificate from a regular practicing medical doctor showing that the person named therein has been examined and is free from any infectious or communicable disease. Massage means the act or art of treating the human body or any part thereof by rubbing, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, application of friction or percussion or like ministrations to stimulate circulation or increase suppleness, for a charge, direct or indirect. Massage establishment means any building, room, place or establishment where massages are practiced upon the human body for a charge, either directly or indirectly, by a person, whether with or without the use of mechanical, therapeutic or bathing devices, whether as a primary or an incidental activity of the establishment in which the massage is performed. Massage establishment license means that document issued by the city tax collector to an establishment where massages are furnished. Massage parlor means any business establishment existing for the principal purpose of offering massages to the public. Massagist means a person who administers massages. Massagist license means that document issued by the city tax collector to a person who administers massages. (Code 1959, § 11A-21)

Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12LIBURE_ARTIIMAPAMAESMA_S12-2-1DEFetched: 11/1/2026