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(g) "Adequate" or "approved" means acceptable to the Chief Building Inspector or his agents following his determination as to conformance with public health practices and standards. 19.02 Massage Distinguished. The practice of massage ~s hereby declared to be distinct from the practice of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, ch iropractic, phys ical therapy or podiatry and persons duly licensed in this state to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy or podiatry and nurses who work solely under I the direction of any such persons, athletic directors and trainers are hereby expressly excluded from the provisions of this chapter. Beauty culturists, barbers, and cosmetologists who do not give or hold themselves out to give massage treatments as defined herein, other than is customarily given in such shops or places of business for the purpose of beautification only, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. 19.03 Licenses Required; Exceptions. (a) Business License. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage ~n the business of operating a sauna or a massage parlor, either exclusively or in connection with any other business enterprise, without being licensed as provided in this chapter. Any person who conducts such business either in whole or in part by arranging for massage by means of telephonic, verbal or written communication shall administer such massages only on a licensed premises, if such massage is to be. administered within the City of Elk River. A separate license must be obtained for each place of business. Business licenses are not transferable. No more than three (3) business licenses issued hereunder may be in force at anyone time. .(b) Masseur or Masseuse License. It shall be unlawful for any person to perform massage services within the City unless currently licensed under 2.