Massage Establishments Act 2017 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Licensing of Establishment for Massage
6. Application for licence
Feedback & supportAn application for a licence must —
be made to the Licensing Officer in the form and manner required by the Licensing Officer;
be accompanied by a non‑refundable application fee (if prescribed) paid in the manner required by the Licensing Officer; and
be accompanied by any information that the Licensing Officer requires to determine the application.
If a person intends to carry on the business of providing massage services at more than one premises, a separate application must be made in respect of each of the premises.
massage
“massage” means the act of rubbing, kneading, or manipulating the human body or any part of it, by any person (whether or not using any hand‑held equipment), for the purpose of relaxing muscle tension, stimulating circulation, increasing suppleness or otherwise;
The Licensing Officer may, in order to properly consider an application under subsection (1) —
Licensing Officer
“Licensing Officer” means the officer appointed under section 3(a), and includes an Assistant Licensing Officer;
carry out any inquiries and investigations in relation to the application as are necessary; and
request the applicant to provide, within a specified time, any additional information.
The Licensing Officer may refuse an application —
that is incomplete or otherwise not made in accordance with this section; or
if the applicant fails to provide the additional information requested under subsection (3)(b).