Exemptions.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 5.28.040
in effect5.28.040 - Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. An individual giving massage in their home to members of their immediate family. For purposes of this chapter, "immediate family" means persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage, within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity;
B. Persons authorized by the laws of the state of Nevada to practice medicine, osteopathy, chiropractice, physical therapy or podiatry;
C. Registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses, when properly trained in massage and acting under the supervision of a licensed physician or osteopath;
D. Trainers for any bona fide amateur, semi-professional or professional athlete or athletic team;
E. Registered physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants when acting under the supervision of registered physical therapists;
F. Barbers, aestheticians and cosmetologists who are duly licensed under the laws of this state and who perform only those massages included within the practice of barbering or the practice of aestehetology and cosmetology as defined by state law;
G. Student clinic programs offering massage for a nominal fee to the public on the premises of a recognized school of massage pursuant to regulations of the state of Nevada Department of Education;
H. Any health care facility licensed by the State Board of Health as defined by state law.
Exemptions (B) through (H) above, are effective only insofar as, and to the extent that, the bona fide practice of business or profession of the person exempted overlaps into the field comprehended by this section, and exemptions granted in this section are solely for those activities which are performed in the course of the bona fide practice of the business or profession of the person exempted.
(Ord. 2082 § 2 (part), 2005)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIRE_CH5.28MATHES_5.28.040EXFetched: 11/1/2026