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Jackson Code of Ordinances ch. 30, art. III, div. 1
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Jackson Code of Ordinances § 30-101 Definitions.

Sec. 30-101. - 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: Massage parlor means any place where members of the general public or any member thereof, may, for remedial or hygienic purposes, have their body rubbed, stroked, kneaded, manipulated or tapped with the hand or a mechanical instrument. Masseur means a male who practices this trade. Masseuse means a female practitioner of such trade. (Code 1971, § 17-101)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 30-102 Massage of genital area.

Sec. 30-102. - Massage of genital area. It shall be a violation of this article for a masseur/masseuse to massage the genital area of any patron of a massage parlor. (Code 1971, § 17-101)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 30-103 Penalty for violation of article.

Sec. 30-103. - Penalty for violation of article. Any person convicted of violating any of the terms of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $300.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of any violation of this article shall constitute a separate offense. (Code 1971, § 17-111)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 30-104 Exceptions from provisions of article.

Sec. 30-104. - Exceptions from provisions of article. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any medical doctor, physical therapist holding a license to practice physical therapy, athletic team trainer, schools, religious or fraternal organizations, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A. or other like organization. (Code 1971, § 17-108)

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 30-105 Hours of operation.

Sec. 30-105. - Hours of operation. No massage parlor covered by this article shall conduct any business on Sunday and shall remain open on other days only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Code 1971, § 17-109)
Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH30BU_ARTIIIMAPA_DIV1GEFetched: 11/1/2026

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