Exemptions.
Peoria, Ariz., City Code § 11-182
in effectSec. 11-182. Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(a) Establishments whose employees are licensed pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona to practice in the medical field or practice acupuncture, or that provide instruction in the medical field or acupuncture at an accredited school.
(b) Establishments whose employees are acting as trainers for any bona fide amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic team or athlete.
(c) Establishments whose employees are authorized by the laws of this state as barbers, cosmetologists, or aestheticians provided their activity is limited to the scope of their barber, cosmetology, or aesthetician license.
(d) Establishments whose employees are providing colon irrigation only.
(e) Businesses that are operating solely as a school approved by the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy or cosmetology.
(f) A massage establishment license is not required for a mobile massage unit, if the mobile massage unit is parked on private property and the massage therapy is not offered or given to the general public. The director shall not issue a license to any person to operate a mobile massage unit on a city street or city property. However, the city may authorize a mobile massage unit in conjunction with a special event.
(Ord. No. 2023-20, § 1, 12-12-23)
Source: City of Peoria, Arizona, City Code and Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/peoriaaz/latest/peoria_az/0-0-0-56906Fetched: 11/8/2026