It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or represent himself or herself as a massage practitioner in the city of Bellevue without first applying for and receiving a license to practice from the State Department of Licensing pursuant to RCW 18.108.030. Failure to have a license as required by this section shall be a misdemeanor.

To the extent authorized by RCW 18.108.190, city law enforcement personnel shall have the authority to inspect the premises of any business where massages are given.

For purposes of this section, “massage” and “massage practitioner” shall have the meanings set forth in RCW 18.108.010. (Ord. 5622 § 2, 2005.)