Section 25-D1207. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE - NEW OR EXISTING ESTABLISHMENTS, OR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR LOCATION

 

1207.1Each applicant shall: 

 

(a)Submit a properly complete an application packet provided by the Department; 

(b)Submit a copy of any other operating and safety procedures unique to facility’s operation;

 

(c)Submit certification that the applicant has read and understands the requirements of these regulations. Such certification shall be signed and dated by the manager and the owner of the massage establishment or health spa facility;

 

(d)Pay the application and license fees;

 

(e)Submit proof of the Department’s review and approval of required plans and specifications as specified in section 1208; and

 

(f)Submit proof of the a preoperational inspection as specified in section 1209 has been conducted and shows the operation is built or remodeled in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and that the operation is in compliance with these regulations. 

 

1207.2 If the applicant meets the qualifications as specified in section 1207.1 and the Department determines through its inspection as specified in section 1209 that the operation is in compliance with these regulations, the Department shall approve DCRA’s issuance of:

 

(a)A new license to a new massage establishment or health spa facility;

 

(b)A new license to an existing massage establishment or health spa facility that has changed ownership or location; or

 

(c)A renewal license to an existing massage establishment or health spa facility.

 

authority

Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 (“Act”) (effective October 3, 2001), D.C. Law 14-28, D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(12) (2008 Repl.), and the Mayor’s Order 2006-10 dated January 27, 2006

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009)